Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Leacock Retirement Lodge as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Orillia nominee for prestigious award was inspired by grandmother

'She's kind of the impetus for my work ... (so to be) recognized just feels really, really good and validating,” said Patrick Fogarty grad of work in Alzheimer's disease, dementia

Sep 19, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

'Special and simple': Ricky the Rock Snake brings life to trail

'Technology has taken over and we need to get back to the basics: the outdoors and imagination,' says mom of three boys who started project on rail trail

Sep 18, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Community rallies to build playground for 'resilient' Brechin boy

'We are lost for words,' says mother of Nolan Davis, 2, who is in remission following battle with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia

Aug 24, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

'Fabulous' Sprockets and Brushes turn trail heads into works of art

'Every artist from various locations in Simcoe County put their own spin on their art for an array of styles and colours,' said ODAC official of county-wide project

Jul 30, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

‘Called to help’: Volunteers provide food, clothes to those in need

'We do everything we can do to keep their dignity intact,' says volunteer at Vinnie's Thrift Shop, Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank

Jul 7, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Church offers bounty of books, veggies to south ward community

'Budgets are tight, groceries have gone up. So people who are already on a tight budget, this can help,' said Rev. Lori Pilatzke of St. David Anglican Lutheran Church

Jun 25, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Severn man converts pipeline corridor into wildflower meadow

'Corridors like this provide very important foraging areas for pollinators,' explains Matt Thomson

May 21, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Busy local volunteer is 'passionate, determined and tenacious'

Sylvia Smith helped turned Mariposa House Hospice dream into a reality; 'It makes me feel good to help the community,' says volunteer

Apr 18, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Orillia lottery winners spread wealth around community

'Not many people win a million bucks and have the core goal of spending it on others and improving this community,' says Sharing Place executive director

Nov 3, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia honours 'special' volunteers

'They are trying to figure out who their friends are, where they fit in, and I think they just need somebody who is a positive role model,' says longtime volunteer

Oct 7, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

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