“The goal of this EV installation program is to install and maintain the most reliable and fastest network of electrical vehicle charging stations under our LAKELAND TAKE CHARGE marketing banner,” stated Vince Kulchycki, Chief Operating Officer of Lakeland Holding Ltd. Huntsville Mayor Nancy Alcock expressed her enthusiasm for the new program: “Town of Huntsville is actively working towards promoting development patterns that assist in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a proud partner in the LAKELAND TAKE CHARGE program, we will provide our residents and visitors with concrete actions to reduce climate change. This is a great step in a concerted effort to protect our environment through infrastructure and urban planning.”

The LAKELAND TAKE CHARGE program will allow Lakeland to be at the forefront of the electrical vehicle revolution with a long-term vision to be the primary EV charging provider for the Parry Sound/Muskoka area. Three different levels of chargers will be installed in municipal high traffic areas where drivers can charge quickly and be on their way or enjoy local entertainment, attend sporting events, have dinner or go shopping during longer charging events. Muskoka/Parry Sound is an ideal location for charging stations that can help address range anxiety for those spending time in the area or just passing through.

“The Town of Bracebridge is committed to environmental stewardship and fostering a healthy, vibrant community. We are pleased to work with Lakeland Solutions to see the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at three locations around Bracebridge providing the necessary tools to help support our efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our environmental footprint on a local level.

Introducing these stations in community-centric spaces makes them more accessible to those that need them and provides current and future residents, visitors and businesses the amenities they need, while also driving awareness and change,” said Rick Maloney, Mayor of the Town of Bracebridge.

“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more accessible where Canadians live, work and play,” said the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources. “Investing in more EV chargers, like the over 3,500 new ones we announced this week across Ontario, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals.”

“There is a clear trend of major vehicle manufacturers shifting to electric vehicles. By installing and maintaining a network of TAKE CHARGE stations, Lakeland will be at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art EV charging to our municipal shareholder communities as the first step to expanding

LAKELAND TAKE CHARGE throughout Parry Sound/Muskoka in the future,” added Chris Litschko, Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland Holding Ltd.

Media Release provided by Lakeland Solutions. 

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Currently, there are two Ivy Charging Park & Charge level 2 charging stations with four designated parking spaces to accommodate the four charging ports available. A flat rate of $2.00 per hour has been established for the service. The rate is in-line with municipal comparators and other charging station fees and will continue to be assessed and evaluated as use at the stations is monitored.

“As part of our commitment to a greener future, the City of Orillia is happy to offer two publicly accessible EV charging stations in the core of the city at the Orillia Recreation Centre. As identified through Council’s Strategic Plan and work on the City’s Climate Change Action Plan project, the City is committed to being a leader in addressing climate change,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The location of the EV chargers offer proximity to convenient amenities such as the recreation centre, multi-use trails, and local shops and businesses. We are excited to offer this service to Orillia residents and we look forward to welcoming new EV drivers to our community.”

The City’s EV charging stations are being offered in partnership with Ivy Charging Network, a joint partnership between Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation with additional funding provided by Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Ivy’s new level 2 charging network, Park & Charge, provides municipalities and businesses the opportunity to bring charging to their communities for EV drivers who are not in a rush, backed by Ivy’s reliable EV network and customer service.

“We thank the City of Orillia for choosing Ivy to help them bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to their community. By expanding our network to offer level 2 chargers, we will ensure that EV drivers today and, in the future, have a trusted network to get them where they need to go,” said Michael Kitchen, General Manager, Ivy Charging Network.

“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more accessible where Canadians live, work and play. Investing in more EV chargers, like the ones announced today in Ontario, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals,” said the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.

The Orillia Recreation Centre’s EV charging stations can be found by downloading the Ivy app as well as through various websites and applications, such as PlugShare, that promote EV charging station infrastructure. For more information, please visit ivycharge.com.

The City is in the process of developing both a Corporate and Community Climate Change Action Plan, which are anticipated to come to Council this spring. These plans will build a long-term climate change action plan with the community – for the community. For more information, please visit orillia.ca/climatefuture.

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