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Women's Day march recognizes local efforts 'to empower women'

Women's Day march recognizes local efforts 'to empower women'

'I want her to feel like a strong girl and a strong woman as she gets older and I want her to believe in herself,' says Oro-Medonte mom who marched with her daughter
CFUW Orillia donates to Paso Por Paso to aid girls' education

CFUW Orillia donates to Paso Por Paso to aid girls' education

Paso Por Paso is an organization that helps low-resource Mayan families in Guatemala
Month of Hope: United Way launches campaign to help less fortunate

Month of Hope: United Way launches campaign to help less fortunate

Campaign 'is an opportunity to share stories of how United Way funded initiatives have provided hope to local residents,' said official
Popular Polar Plunge raises cold cash for Special Olympics

Popular Polar Plunge raises cold cash for Special Olympics

'We want to support our athletes,' Barrie police chief says during event Saturday
ADOPT ME: Romeo is looking for a snuggle buddy

ADOPT ME: Romeo is looking for a snuggle buddy

This tabby's shy side won't last long in the right home
Local volunteer drivers needed to keep Wheels of Hope turning

Local volunteer drivers needed to keep Wheels of Hope turning

'If the only reason someone isn’t getting the treatment they need is that they simply don’t have a ride, that breaks my heart,' says Canadian Cancer Society recruitment coordinator
ADOPT ME: Onyx is overcoming her timidity

ADOPT ME: Onyx is overcoming her timidity

This cat needs a forever home after having kittens while in foster care
OSMH 50/50 raffle surpasses $500K in winnings

OSMH 50/50 raffle surpasses $500K in winnings

'Regardless of who wins, the hospital wins,' says draw organizer
Home Hardware helping to fuel local school nutrition program

Home Hardware helping to fuel local school nutrition program

'Nursing young kids' bodies and minds is super important and this program helps with that,' says Home Hardware owner of $20,000 matching program for food bank
New YMCA program aims to ready local youth for adulthood

New YMCA program aims to ready local youth for adulthood

'Especially in rural communities like Orillia, having a program like YTP can be especially helpful,' official says of Youth Transitions program