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We 'WILL' Walk Again continues Dwyer’s fundraising legacy

We 'WILL' Walk Again continues Dwyer’s fundraising legacy

People gathered Saturday to help late William Dwyer — known as the Million-Dollar Man — reach his goal of raising $2 million for Terry Fox Foundation
Next RVH Auxiliary 50/50 jackpot expected to be largest yet

Next RVH Auxiliary 50/50 jackpot expected to be largest yet

Grand prize estimated to top $300,000 and is still growing
Welcome to Barrie! YMCA event helps newcomers learn the ropes

Welcome to Barrie! YMCA event helps newcomers learn the ropes

'The idea behind starting this event last year was to bring the services to one spot,' says official
Carrot Fest draws 60,000 people to Bradford

Carrot Fest draws 60,000 people to Bradford

Carrot Fest is a celebration of the region’s deeply rooted agricultural heritage, especially the role of the carrot in the local economy
Daycare trailblazer Ann Locke remembered as 'a force'

Daycare trailblazer Ann Locke remembered as 'a force'

'She just quietly impressed people, but she was always impressive to me,' Barb Hutchinson says of mother, who died Aug. 8 at age 96 and founded Raggedy Ann Daycares
May Court Club of Barrie hands out awards to 17 students

May Court Club of Barrie hands out awards to 17 students

Students heading to post-secondary school receive $2,000 each
Hospice Simcoe volunteer helps people through final journey

Hospice Simcoe volunteer helps people through final journey

Hospice Simcoe volunteer Carol Holden describes Barrie facility as 'nothing short of magical'
OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run raises almost $19K

OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run raises almost $19K

Family of young officer killed in the line of duty 'incredibly grateful' for support during inaugural fundraiser at Heritage Park in Barrie
Building success: PIE Education gets kids ready for back to school

Building success: PIE Education gets kids ready for back to school

'Inflation is hitting families hard and it’s more important than ever to create practical solutions to fight poverty amongst our youth,' organizer says ahead of event this afternoon
Painswick food drive shows kids are all right in south Barrie

Painswick food drive shows kids are all right in south Barrie

'I’ve always wanted to give back to the community in some way and I had never found the right way to do it, but I feel this is perfect,' says Maple Ridge student