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'All for the kids': Golf tourney raises funds to support Rama's youth

'All for the kids': Golf tourney raises funds to support Rama's youth

'Without this tournament, we wouldn't be able to do it,' says recreation administrator of supporting local youth to play in Little Native Hockey League tourney
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes marching into Muskoka

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes marching into Muskoka

Funds raised from Sept. 24 event in Bracebridge will support YWCA Muskoka, Muskoka Pride
Sustainable Orillia turns spotlight on youth-oriented activities

Sustainable Orillia turns spotlight on youth-oriented activities

Global climate strike, forum on impact of climate crisis on youth among events on the schedule in coming days
ADOPT ME: Six-week-old kittens ready for adoption

ADOPT ME: Six-week-old kittens ready for adoption

All five have grown up in a foster home and have been bottle fed
'Really fun' Trunk or Treat event set to return Halloween weekend

'Really fun' Trunk or Treat event set to return Halloween weekend

'It turns into a bit of a party,' says organizer of popular Trunk or Treat event set to be held at ODAS Park on Oct. 28
Mariposa House Hospice harnesses power of the sun

Mariposa House Hospice harnesses power of the sun

Severn Township facility is first hospice in Ontario to be powered by solar energy and is expected to save 70 per cent of its annual electricity costs
Cancer survivors gearing up for Terry Fox Run, vow to 'keep fighting'

Cancer survivors gearing up for Terry Fox Run, vow to 'keep fighting'

'These people have had very serious cancer and they still manage to get in here and do the walk. That inspires me more than anything,' says local cancer survivor
Ontario OSPCA Orillia Animal Centre closed for renovations

Ontario OSPCA Orillia Animal Centre closed for renovations

'Upgrades ... will help the Ontario SPCA strengthen and grow its animal welfare and community support services offered in Orillia,' says official
Kidney Walk hits home for Orillia family, exceeds fundraising goal

Kidney Walk hits home for Orillia family, exceeds fundraising goal

'It was wonderful. People immediately connected with it,' Orillia woman said of Sunday's Kidney Walk
United Way offering grants for local youth-led projects

United Way offering grants for local youth-led projects

Agency offering one-time micro-grants of up to $5,000