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Golf tournament aims to give local hospice a 'huge' boost

Golf tournament aims to give local hospice a 'huge' boost

'It means everything to us that these volunteers are putting this tournament on,' says Mariposa House Hospice official of July golf tourney
Local group seeks support during Organ Donation Awareness Month

Local group seeks support during Organ Donation Awareness Month

'We have met some donor families and they report that they are so grateful that their loved one’s organs or tissues are helping someone else live,' says official
ADOPT ME: Zorro is waiting to meet his best friend

ADOPT ME: Zorro is waiting to meet his best friend

He loves going for car rides and walks
Orillia's Atrium celebrates its volunteers, ambassadors

Orillia's Atrium celebrates its volunteers, ambassadors

Theme was ‘Atrium volunteers help us grow’, which is a testament to how much care and love residents receive from community volunteers who give their time
Popular Homes for Scholarships Tour returns to Orillia in June

Popular Homes for Scholarships Tour returns to Orillia in June

Event supports women pursuing post-secondary education and features a tour of five homes, an optional Rooftop Picnic, and a chance to win door prizes
'Excitement building': Draws for Paws 50/50 jackpot nears $60,000

'Excitement building': Draws for Paws 50/50 jackpot nears $60,000

Ticket buyers 'can feel good knowing that their ticket purchase has helped change the lives of animals in need of care and shelter,' says Orillia SPCA official
Fashionable fundraiser brings in $19K for Mariposa House Hospice

Fashionable fundraiser brings in $19K for Mariposa House Hospice

'The committee worked tirelessly on this project and it was definitely a success,' said official of event that raised $4,500 more than last year's show
Orillia Animal Centre looking to find homes for northern felines

Orillia Animal Centre looking to find homes for northern felines

Orillia shelter working with others in area to find homes for 32 cats that were rescued from northern communities
Green Orillia organizing Earth Day community cleanup

Green Orillia organizing Earth Day community cleanup

Community encouraged to take part in April 22 effort
Rotary Club donates $15k to city for work at 'iconic' Aqua Theatre

Rotary Club donates $15k to city for work at 'iconic' Aqua Theatre

'There will be more seating, certainly more comfortable seating, and there will be an expanded audience bowl for people to enjoy the Aqua Theatre,' said Rotary Club official