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Indian community celebrating 'festival of inclusiveness'

Indian community celebrating 'festival of inclusiveness'

Barrie's International Society of Krishan Consciousness is inviting the community to celebrate Holi Festival with them on Sunday
Donations help give IOOF Seniors Home residents a real lift

Donations help give IOOF Seniors Home residents a real lift

Donations made it possible for IOOF to install a new elevator for residents at the Terraces at Heritage Square location
Funding helps YMCA work with youth to overcome 'huge barriers'

Funding helps YMCA work with youth to overcome 'huge barriers'

YMCA will use the insights collected from these participants to create accessible and user-friendly programs, resources, and opportunities for local rural youth
Local COVID survivor raises over $2,000 for RVH Foundation

Local COVID survivor raises over $2,000 for RVH Foundation

'His journey of overcoming COVID-19 is one of bravery and hardship,' says local MPP of man's inspirational efforts on behalf of Barrie hospital
Hunger To Hope looking for help to fill cupboards for those in need

Hunger To Hope looking for help to fill cupboards for those in need

'Our team has seen the need rise significantly,' said Barrie Native Friendship Centre official, noting food bank's shelves are down to 'bare bones'
'Culture stimulates creativity': Innisfil's Ice Hut Art project receives federal funding

'Culture stimulates creativity': Innisfil's Ice Hut Art project receives federal funding

Thirteen local artists transformed 11 plywood huts into vibrant works of art which were installed in community spaces across Innisfil
Dress for Success boutique offering more attire for women in diverse roles

Dress for Success boutique offering more attire for women in diverse roles

Oatley Vigmond LLP has donated $2,000 to the local organization, while TD Bank Group steps up with $2,500
BarrieToday readers, local businesses help raise over $2,000 for the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie

BarrieToday readers, local businesses help raise over $2,000 for the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie

Thanks to your contributions, we were able to give back to our local women’s shelter in honour of International Women’s Day
Furry Friends finds new homes for 43 cats; 'We would call that a good weekend'

Furry Friends finds new homes for 43 cats; 'We would call that a good weekend'

'She’s just a beautiful cat — she’s so pretty and deserves a good home,' says Noodles' new owner
Barrie-area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

Barrie-area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

'If they miss one week of school, then the next month is harder and harder,' says Days for Girls volunteer