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Grant helps Redwood Park Communities enhance services

Grant helps Redwood Park Communities enhance services

Organization received $118,300 from Ontario Trillium Foundation
Young leader raising funds for cancer, and spirits through dance

Young leader raising funds for cancer, and spirits through dance

Recent St. Theresa Catholic High School grad leaves a winning legacy raising more than double the set goal for the Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society
Victim Services offering 'amazing opportunity' to help people

Victim Services offering 'amazing opportunity' to help people

'It’s an amazing opportunity to help people that are facing the worst day of their lives,' says volunteer services co-ordinator 
Volunteer helps seniors stay fit, connected for healthier life

Volunteer helps seniors stay fit, connected for healthier life

VON running 74 SMART exercise classes in Barrie each week at 36 different sites; 'It's important to keep the feeling light and have a few laughs, too,' says Rosemary Mowat
Local group launching Green Business Awards

Local group launching Green Business Awards

Living Green Barrie will hand out awards Sept. 16; deadline for nominations is Aug. 21
Collingwood shelter gets funding boost to stay open

Collingwood shelter gets funding boost to stay open

'It’s a perfect storm right now between the opiate crisis, the housing crisis, inflation, not enough mental health and addiction support – we’re in the eye of this terrible storm,' says Busby director
Birthday party will make a splash for Seasons Centre

Birthday party will make a splash for Seasons Centre

Fundraiser taking place July 23 at Splash On water park at Centennial Beach
Youth stewardship project to honour Angela Rehhorn's legacy

Youth stewardship project to honour Angela Rehhorn's legacy

'Project is very personal for our family: It inspires youth in nature in our daughter’s home community, celebrates Angela’s vision, and honours her memory,' parents say
Keys to a new life: Habitat homeowners excited for next chapter

Keys to a new life: Habitat homeowners excited for next chapter

'It was a really long haul, but to see all the work that was involved was absolutely incredible,' Barrie mom says of new home on Essa Road
Trans Pride Rally, community gathering coming up in Orillia

Trans Pride Rally, community gathering coming up in Orillia

All trans and gender diverse people, along with their friends, families, and allies are welcome to join event that begins in library courtyard