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Ducks Unlimited recognizes area man's 'selfless dedication'

Ducks Unlimited recognizes area man's 'selfless dedication'

Named organization's Ontario volunteer of the year, avid birder and hunter Craig Lalonde says, 'DUC is my passion and I believe in what this organization stands for'
Busy local volunteer is 'passionate, determined and tenacious'

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
Bring on the Bling: Dress for Success auction opens April 21

Bring on the Bling: Dress for Success auction opens April 21

All of the money raised from this month's event will support charity’s Breakfast Club program
Conservation authority looking for environmental heroes

Conservation authority looking for environmental heroes

A year ago 23 individuals and groups across the Lake Simcoe watershed were recognized for a wide range of activities
Rescuing animals is a wild ride at local rehab facility

Rescuing animals is a wild ride at local rehab facility

'If an animal needs help, I will always get involved. They can’t help themselves,' says volunteer with local wildlife rehab and education centre
State & Main serving up fundraiser for Green Haven shelter

State & Main serving up fundraiser for Green Haven shelter

Orillia restaurant will donate $10 for every fulfilled Mother's Day reservation between May 6 and 14
'Fresh and special' seniors art program to return for second run

'Fresh and special' seniors art program to return for second run

'Just getting out here made all the difference in the world to me because I look so forward to it,' said a participant in the popular HeARTS program at local church
ADOPT ME: Arty loves both playtime and nap time

ADOPT ME: Arty loves both playtime and nap time

This kitten would prefer to be the only cat in the home
'Absolute success': Annual Seniors Day event awash in 'great energy'

'Absolute success': Annual Seniors Day event awash in 'great energy'

'We need this sort of thing. It’s important for us to know what’s out there and what’s available,' says local senior
Volunteers needed: Mentors help local youth stay on 'right path'

Volunteers needed: Mentors help local youth stay on 'right path'

'I think as a community we need to stand together united and support our youth,' says volunteer mentor who encourages people to get involved and 'Bowl for Kids Sake'