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Donation helps local kids get a 'Jumpstart' on summer camp

Donation helps local kids get a 'Jumpstart' on summer camp

Camp Couchiching received $44,550 during pandemic, helping hundreds of local youth and families enjoy camp experience
ADOPT ME: Humphrey has incredibly fun personality

ADOPT ME: Humphrey has incredibly fun personality

One-year-old Humphrey loves any adult, child or canine friend he has met so far
ADOPT ME: Dreamy Dozer is looking for gentle owner

ADOPT ME: Dreamy Dozer is looking for gentle owner

Shelter believes he was an indoor cat that was recently dumped outside of town
Residents encouraged to join ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Residents encouraged to join ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Challenge taking place in June helps create 'inclusive and active community for our youth,' said city's recreation program supervisor
YMCA seeks help to rehouse Ukrainian nationals in Simcoe County

YMCA seeks help to rehouse Ukrainian nationals in Simcoe County

Sixty-one people need to find permanent, affordable housing in the region, officials say
State & Main Mother's Day campaign raises $38K for charity

State & Main Mother's Day campaign raises $38K for charity

Green Haven Shelter for Women in Orillia was among beneficiaries of annual fundraiser
Man walking across Canada for homeless people who have pets

Man walking across Canada for homeless people who have pets

'There were absolutely no homeless shelters … that would take pets, so I decided to fix that,' said man whose trans-Canada walk aims to raise awareness of the issue
Simcoe County Gutsy Walk will support Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Simcoe County Gutsy Walk will support Crohn's and Colitis Canada

'Gutsy Walk brings people across the country together to find a cure and improve the lives of Canadians with Crohn’s and colitis,' says honorary chair
Smile Cookie campaign 'invaluable' for Orillia Youth Centre

Smile Cookie campaign 'invaluable' for Orillia Youth Centre

'It shows that the community is involved with supporting young people in our community,' says Orillia Youth Centre official after receiving $86,872 donation
Walk for Alzheimer's attracts 400, hopes to raise $100,000

Walk for Alzheimer's attracts 400, hopes to raise $100,000

'I’m doing this for them,' said participant in the 25th anniversary walk, referring to his family members impacted by Alzheimer's