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After 31 years of helping the homeless, Busby Centre getting home of its own

After 31 years of helping the homeless, Busby Centre getting home of its own

Busby Centre launching ambitious $2-million campaign to build holistic service centre for homelessness
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Surprise! Here are 14 random acts of kindness to brighten your day

Surprise! Here are 14 random acts of kindness to brighten your day

To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, we're sharing some of our favourites from around our Village
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Meet the charity helping hundreds of local women land their dream job

Meet the charity helping hundreds of local women land their dream job

Dress For Success is a local organization empowering women and non-binary people in Orillia and Barrie to overcome barriers and find a job that fits their skills
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BarrieToday Food Drive: $3,442 and 15 food packages donated in just 4 hours!

BarrieToday Food Drive: $3,442 and 15 food packages donated in just 4 hours!

Your generous contributions filled the shelves of our local food bank in record time
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Donate to the Barrie Food Bank and we'll match it three times! (Update: Sold Out!)

Donate to the Barrie Food Bank and we'll match it three times! (Update: Sold Out!)

When you purchase a food package for your local food bank, BarrieToday and our community partners will match your gift - turning your $25 gift into a $100 gift
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PRESENTING: See the winners of the BarrieToday Community Builders Awards

PRESENTING: See the winners of the BarrieToday Community Builders Awards

The BarrieToday Community Builders Awards celebrated 10 amazing local leaders making a difference in Barrie
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Community Builders Awards: Rotaract Club of Barrie wins Young Leader Award for impact on young people

Community Builders Awards: Rotaract Club of Barrie wins Young Leader Award for impact on young people

The club was recognized with a Community Builders Award for empowering young people to serve the community
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Community Builders Awards: Mary-Anne Frith is this year’s Unsung Hero

Community Builders Awards: Mary-Anne Frith is this year’s Unsung Hero

Mary-Anne Frith is a fearless leader and unsung hero who works hard to make Barrie a better place for future generations
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Community Builders Awards: Mind to Muscle transformative in sports development for local athletes

Community Builders Awards: Mind to Muscle transformative in sports development for local athletes

Mind to Muscle, the winner of the Sports and Recreation award, is dedicated to building a stronger Barrie through sports training and community engagement
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Community Builders Awards: Barrie’s ‘million dollar man’ Will Dwyer named this year’s Legacy Award recipient

Community Builders Awards: Barrie’s ‘million dollar man’ Will Dwyer named this year’s Legacy Award recipient

Will Dwyer passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, but his legacy of giving lives on
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