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Barrie man wins OSMH 50/50 prize

Barrie man wins OSMH 50/50 prize

Plans to share $20,205 grand prize with his son
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to benefit from McHappy Day

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to benefit from McHappy Day

Over the past 10 years, Barrie McDonald’s Restaurants have raised over $250,000 through fundraising initiatives like McHappy Day in support of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Child and Youth Advocacy Centre rolls out mobile, remote services

Child and Youth Advocacy Centre rolls out mobile, remote services

With new partnership, clients from across the region will be able to access services without needing to travel to the agency's Orillia building
Empower Simcoe recognizes local students, educators with awards

Empower Simcoe recognizes local students, educators with awards

Bear Creek teacher Justina Debney and Innisdale student Arianna Goarley among Inclusion Excellence Awards recipients
Volunteer group vows to continue helping the city's homeless

Volunteer group vows to continue helping the city's homeless

'Regardless of what is going on with city council, it’s amazing that (residents) are pulling together,' says Helping Hands member
Sadlon donates $850K toward new nature centre at Scanlon Creek

Sadlon donates $850K toward new nature centre at Scanlon Creek

'The new Nature Centre will be a one-of-a-kind facility that is desperately needed to keep our kids healthy, engaged and inspired by nature,' says Barrie businessman
United Way recognizing Community Spirit Award winners today

United Way recognizing Community Spirit Award winners today

Winners will be honoured during organization's AGM at County of Simcoe Administrative Building in Midhurst
'Roller Rickie' leads Pride Parade at local retirement village

'Roller Rickie' leads Pride Parade at local retirement village

Richard Denney, who recently guided festivities at Amica Little Lake, was a well-known figure in Toronto's Pride Parade for many years
National Upcycling Day event will support Dress for Success

National Upcycling Day event will support Dress for Success

Hip Chick Design, Rachel Callan Photography teaming up in support of Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie
'Love is greater than fear': Orillia shows its Pride

'Love is greater than fear': Orillia shows its Pride

'It shows that we are a diverse population and are all accepted as our authentic self,' says Lake Country Pride official