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Advocate shares passion 'to open doors for youth and women'

Advocate shares passion 'to open doors for youth and women'

Augustine 'demonstrated her tenacity, passion, and sense of humour — traits which fueled her success in Parliament and as an advocate for women and girls'
Orillia Curling Club members introduced to lawn bowling

Orillia Curling Club members introduced to lawn bowling

The similarities between curling and lawn bowling became apparent very early on, and everyone showed terrific form right from the start, says official
Mariposa House Hospice launches Butterfly Club campaign

Mariposa House Hospice launches Butterfly Club campaign

'Each person deserves to live out their last days with dignity and comfort,' said Home Hardware co-owner; inaugural fundraising campaign runs June 10 to 16
Canadian Blood Services issues call for 100K new donors

Canadian Blood Services issues call for 100K new donors

In the wake of the pandemic, only a small group of donors have been filling hospital blood banks and new blood and plasma donors are needed, agency says
'Huge night': Barn Burner charity hockey game returns to Barrie

'Huge night': Barn Burner charity hockey game returns to Barrie

'We are able to raise so much for so many organizations,' says Mayor Alex Nuttall, who's hosting Aug. 9 event at Sadlon Arena
Catulpa celebrates 50 years of making Orillia 'a better place'

Catulpa celebrates 50 years of making Orillia 'a better place'

'Families and children (are) at the heart of the programming,' said Catulpa official; organization served over 5,500 Orillia residents during 2022
Local paramedic shocked after winning Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

Local paramedic shocked after winning Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

Julia McWilliam, who won $26,000, said she has seen first-hand 'how exceptional the care is at OSMH' and is happy to support a good cause
Agencies teaming up to support vulnerable local children, youth

Agencies teaming up to support vulnerable local children, youth

New Path Youth and Family Services, Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka forge 'wonderful partnership'
Inaugural Soldiers' Ride shatters expectations, raises $50,000

Inaugural Soldiers' Ride shatters expectations, raises $50,000

'It couldn't get any better,' says volunteer as more than 150 cyclists participated in new fundraising event in aid of the OSMH Foundation
Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

'We need the community to come through for us as they always do,' says executive director following blaze in Oro-Medonte Township