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Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Applications for community collaborative grants due by Aug. 31
Barrie couple sets lofty goal to donate $100K to charity

Barrie couple sets lofty goal to donate $100K to charity

'Child trafficking is a worldwide issue. It’s everywhere … but nobody talks about it because it’s taboo. It’s hard to talk about and it’s hard to hear, but that means it’s a fight,' says Barrie man
'Big event': Kempenfest takes over city waterfront this weekend

'Big event': Kempenfest takes over city waterfront this weekend

51st annual arts and crafts festival, not to mention loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
Take the 'No Hot Pets pledge' this long weekend: Ontario SPCA

Take the 'No Hot Pets pledge' this long weekend: Ontario SPCA

Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures, even on relatively mild days with the car parked in the shade and the windows open
Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Toronto Maple Leafs captain will be joined by fellow NHLers Bo Horvat and Andrew Mangiapane, among others, for Aug. 9 event at Sadlon Arena
Nominate someone extraordinary for a BarrieToday Community Builders Award

Nominate someone extraordinary for a BarrieToday Community Builders Award

The second annual Community Builders Awards program honours the people and organizations that make Barrie great
Street Cats staff purring after finding new home for shelter

Street Cats staff purring after finding new home for shelter

Street Cats Animal Rescue moving into new facility on Truman Road in south-end Barrie following May 26 fire at former shelter
Barrie Gun Club donates $12K to May Court Club

Barrie Gun Club donates $12K to May Court Club

Money raised during Ladies Charity Shoot event in June
Dental office hosts community barbecue to help food bank, shelter

Dental office hosts community barbecue to help food bank, shelter

Simcoe Family Dentistry's Dr. Mikhail Pliousnine matching the pounds donated in dollars to local women's shelter
Gilbert Centre moving, hopes to bring 'dignity, respect' to clientele

Gilbert Centre moving, hopes to bring 'dignity, respect' to clientele

Gilbert official says there have been 'negative complaints' about people they serve, but landlord says there has been 'very little co-operation' to address the issues