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OPP Veterans' Association makes holiday donation to Lighthouse

OPP Veterans' Association makes holiday donation to Lighthouse

Group delivers food, gifts cards, cash to local shelter
Volunteers help residents make connections with Métis culture

Volunteers help residents make connections with Métis culture

'There is this misconception that we’re First Nations,' volunteer says, noting the Métis bridge cultures between the European and Indigenous communities
Heartwarming performance shows power of song (VIDEO)

Heartwarming performance shows power of song (VIDEO)

'I think that once people see this video, they’ll understand that people with special needs are so much more capable than a lot of people give them credit for,' says official
Community Foundation hands out $40K in grants to local charities

Community Foundation hands out $40K in grants to local charities

Recipients include St. James' Loonie Lunch, Independent Living Services, Youth Haven
Adopt Me: Maverick is a gentle giant

Adopt Me: Maverick is a gentle giant

He is hoping to find a home with a fenced backyard and an active family
'A bit of comfort': Local volunteers give the gift of Christmas

'A bit of comfort': Local volunteers give the gift of Christmas

Volunteers ensure about 4,000 toys will be delivered to close to 1,500 area families; 'This helps ensure children who would not have toys will get toys for Christmas'
OSPCA unveils 'adopt-it-forward' program to help overlooked pets

OSPCA unveils 'adopt-it-forward' program to help overlooked pets

'You can bring joy to animals in need this holiday season by making a donation to help give them the second chance they deserve,' Orillia Animal Centre manager says
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka receives grant for aquatics programs

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka receives grant for aquatics programs

'With Jumpstart’s support, we will be able to deliver aquatics programming that not only provides fun and educational activities for children and youth but will also help ensure the safety of our communities today and for years to come,' says official
Family of late Rush drummer raises money for local cancer centre

Family of late Rush drummer raises money for local cancer centre

'A lot of friends and family have been through the RVH doors,' says Neil Peart's sister, who lives in Gravenhurst
OMAH's new fundraiser aims to raise money for endowment fund

OMAH's new fundraiser aims to raise money for endowment fund

Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell will be guest speaker at event and will 'give us pause to think about how we interpret and honour history,' says OMAH official