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Random Acts of Kindness : Joan Harrington's story of kindness and resilience

Random Acts of Kindness: Joan Harrington's story of kindness and resilience

The cancer survivor and caring grandmother beamed with joy when she was surprised by the BarrieToday team
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Community Builders Awards: Dr. Chris Martin a beacon of excellence in health-care sector

Community Builders Awards: Dr. Chris Martin a beacon of excellence in health-care sector

This year’s Health Care Award recipient is a doctor who has made significant contributions to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
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Community Builders Awards: Nikki Glahn creates powerful, long-lasting social change in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Nikki Glahn creates powerful, long-lasting social change in Barrie

The Hall of Fame Award recipient founded Barrie Families Unite in response to COVID-19, which has helped keep Barrie connected ever since
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Community Builders Awards: Living Green Barrie recognized for over 30 years of environmental leadership

Community Builders Awards: Living Green Barrie recognized for over 30 years of environmental leadership

This year’s Environment Award Recipient is a non-profit organization with a legacy of climate action here in Barrie
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Community Builders Awards: Angela Odusanya is a champion for local schools, ensuring a brighter future for our children

Community Builders Awards: Angela Odusanya is a champion for local schools, ensuring a brighter future for our children

This year’s Education Award winner is an advocate for play-based learning, fostering creativity in children and encouraging problem-solving and open-ended play
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Community Builders Awards: Prodomax Automation receives award for community impact in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Prodomax Automation receives award for community impact in Barrie

Prodomax recognized with Economic Development Award for its contributions to local economy and commitment to fostering diversity in STEM
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Community Builders Awards: Iain Moggach creates unique opportunities for artists in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Iain Moggach creates unique opportunities for artists in Barrie

This year’s Arts award recipient is a professional theatre producer, director and educator helping our local community of artists to thrive
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Outstanding local leaders to be named Community Builders Awards winners

Outstanding local leaders to be named Community Builders Awards winners

The awards program, now in its second year, will recognize 10 community builders here in Barrie
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United Way Simcoe Muskoka to screen documentary Four Feet Up

United Way Simcoe Muskoka to screen documentary Four Feet Up

Moving Canadian-made film on childhood poverty will be presented at the Orillia Opera House on Oct. 24
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'Unadoptable' feline now a 'working cat' in happy new home

'Unadoptable' feline now a 'working cat' in happy new home

Pawdre found happy home as a mouser at self-storage warehouse as part of the Ontario SPCA York Region's successful working cat program
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