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Fallen fox inspires Innisfil residents to help wildlife rescue

Fallen fox inspires Innisfil residents to help wildlife rescue

The community rallied to save a sick fox spotted running through the neighbourhood, but the fox died, now they're giving to a local animal rescue in honour of their four-legged friend they named Sandy
Fans the clear winners at the Barn Burner hockey game

Fans the clear winners at the Barn Burner hockey game

While the game was all in fun, the stars of hockey and fans in attendance were happy to raise over $200,000 for local charities
Local group joins with Leafs captain for kids' backpack program

Local group joins with Leafs captain for kids' backpack program

John Tavares on hand Wednesday to fill backpacks in Barrie
Swinging for a cause: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District hosts Golf for Kids' Sake event

Swinging for a cause: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District hosts Golf for Kids' Sake event

Local organization calls on community to support its youth empowerment and mentorship programs
Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

'It’s empowering, too, because all of the sudden they’re sitting on top of a 1,000-pound animal that they can control,' says centre's executive director at Markdale facility
Georgian Bay Garden Tour set to blossom in aid of hospice

Georgian Bay Garden Tour set to blossom in aid of hospice

'Among the 12 gardens, you will find one at least or parts of all 12 that appeal to you,' tour official says of Aug. 12 event
United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

Service available to low-income households in region
Busby Centre sets $2.2M fundraising goal for building purchase

Busby Centre sets $2.2M fundraising goal for building purchase

'Ultimately, we don’t want to create more shelter space. We want to create more housing, but it’s going to take us some time to do that,' says official
Fierté Simcoe Pride rally 'shows that trans people are not alone'

Fierté Simcoe Pride rally 'shows that trans people are not alone'

'We are here to give a voice to people who don't have that power in themselves and really hope to inspire confidence in the community,' says transgender person at rally
Cut above: Hairstylists help homeless people improve self-esteem

Cut above: Hairstylists help homeless people improve self-esteem

'Everybody is somebody! It could be anybody's brother, sister, son, or daughter. I just feel that they need to be humanized,' says Sharon Smith