Event held by Krystal Brooks: May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and LGBTQ2+ (MMIWG2S). We’ve seen many issues take the spotlight in recent years, while MMIWG2S has taken a backseat. MMIWG2S is still happening. Everyday. Thousands have been lost and still lack answers, accountability and action. Thousands …
High Street Community Garden is ready to get growing!! Join us for drop-in gardening where you can check out the site and find out about how you can get involved in 2022! Everyone welcome. Some tools provided but you are encouraged to bring your own.
In this virtual workshop in support of the Orillia Seed Library at the Orillia Public Library, local seed farmer Jacob Kearey-Moreland from Bass Lake Farms will explore the wonderful world of seeds - who they are and what they want, where to find them, how to grow them, and why saving them is so important. …
Virtual Simcoe North All Candidates Meeting hosted by the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce - This is an open invitation to attend and everyone is welcome. Please register ahead (see link below)
Nature groups across the country will bring their communities together on this day, virtually and in-person, to celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay. Locally, Bird Friendly Orillia (a collaboration between the Orillia Naturalists' Club and several like-minded organizations such as the Couchiching Conservancy, Green Orillia, Orillia Bee City and Sustainable Orillia) is pleased to announce an exciting event for …
Free information session at St. James Anglican Church with guest speaker Jacob Kearey-Moreland about garden basics with a Q&A. Please RSVP by emailing office@stjamesorillia.com or 705-325-2742
Before the upcoming provincial election, hear what your candidates intend to do to generate well-being in our communities. This debate will cover issues related to the environment, affordability, climate change and social issues. Hosted by JustRecoverySimcoe.ca and endorsed by various local & regional groups. Please register ahead (see link below)
Online panel discussion about how sprawl impacts your health, housing affordability and climate action. Special guest speakers from Canadian Association of Physicians for Environment, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and grassroots “Stop Sprawl” advocates. Hosted by the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition and Small Change Fund. Please register ahead (see link below)
IN PERSON event
Simcoe North All-Candidates Meeting hosted by The Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, which will run in the council chambers at the Orillia City Centre. It will also be televised on Rogers TV. The event will be moderated by local attorney and chamber member Fay McFarlane. Each candidate will provide a brief introduction before responding to …
