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May 2, 2024
Action Alert: Urge the Province Not to Undermine Conservation Authorities
May 6th deadline to comment The Government of Ontario is poised, yet again, to undermine the role of Conservation Authorities (CAs) in...
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Dec 19, 2023
LETTER: Orchard Point resident praises council for listening
Decision to defer zoning amendment 'restored my faith in our elected officials,' says letter writer Letter to the Editor Dec 17, 2023...
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Dec 19, 2023
Council hits brakes on 'incompatible' Orchard Point development
Approval of zoning amendments deferred at public meeting; 'It does not fit into what’s out there now,' says councillor Greg...
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Dec 6, 2023
Lakehead research highlights importance of Lake Simcoe wetlands
Wetlands in Lake Simcoe watershed 50% more effective than other wetland ecosystems when it comes to storing carbon OrilliaMatters Staff...
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Nov 17, 2023
Come Out and Have YOUR Say!
Did you know that Orillia is updating their Official Plan? This will shape the future of development and protection of the natural...
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Aug 25, 2023
'Eating a massive bill here': Barrie may spend 'millions' to curb flooding issues around Bear Creek
Long-term solution for Marta Crescent residents will require 'significant capital investment', senior city staffer says By Chris Simon...
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Sep 16, 2022
Candidate responses are coming in
Question: Do you support the residents of Orillia who want to protect our Provincially Significant Wetlands and who are opposed to...
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Sep 12, 2022
Candidates asked to weigh in on Wetlands
Question: Do you support the residents of Orillia who want to protect our Provincially Significant Wetlands and who are opposed to...
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Apr 23, 2022
Green Orillia calling on citizens to 'show love' for environment at community cleanup event
Those who want to take part Sunday are asked to show up at the Orillia Public Library courtyard at 10 a.m. Bags will be provided...
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Feb 6, 2022
LETTER: To think Inch Farm plans won't harm wildlife is 'ludicrous'
Development plans don't align with city's desire to be leader in addressing climate change, letter writer says The Inch Farm developments...
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