

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...
May 2, 20241 min read
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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...
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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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...
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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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...
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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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...
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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'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...
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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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...
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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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...
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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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...
Feb 6, 20223 min read
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In Case you Missed it!
World Wetlands Day is an environmentally related celebration which dates back to the year of 1971 when several environmentalists gathered...
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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Feb. 2 is important — and not because it’s Groundhog Day
World Wetland Day is more worthy of celebrating, says Bob Bowles By Bob Bowles, Orillia Today Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Every Feb. 2,...
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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Ontario ignoring public's rights to environmental consultation, public info: audit
The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 22, 2021 8:07 AM ET | Last Updated: November 22 A new report from Bonnie Lysyk, auditor general of...
Nov 23, 20213 min read
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Mayor responds to our letter of concern
Supportive of our position on the Victoria Point Wetlands and Woodlands When we asked, this is what Mayor Steve Clarke said…. • Sale of...
Nov 20, 20212 min read
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Victoria Point property for sale again, for almost $3 Million more
What to make of this…. • 2848414 ONTARIO INC. - Bought property in August of 2021 for $1.7 million • Coland Developments - Launched...
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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Coland Developments launches Victoria Point plans on their website
Victoria Crescent, Orillia, ON Victoria Point Luxury Townhomes is a new residential townhouse development consisting of over 100...
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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Letter to Mayor - identifies 4 key concerns for the Victoria Point Wetlands and Woodlands
1) Risk to the numerous species that use the area for migration, breeding, and year-round habitat, both during the construction phase and...
Nov 6, 20211 min read
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Deja vu - Once again the Victoria Point Wetlands and Woodlands are under attack
Actions to date: 1) The VPRA Board met to discuss the sale of the property and all possible implications 2) We communicated our...
Nov 5, 20211 min read
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MZO - Minister`s Zoning Orders
What are they and why are they bad for Wetlands and Woodlands?
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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