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Gala raises $50K for local YMCA youth services

Gala raises $50K for local YMCA youth services

Spotlight Gala's success allows organization to make 'life-changing experiences possible' for youth
ADOPT ME: Samuel would love to be by your side

ADOPT ME: Samuel would love to be by your side

This chatty tabby will be your shadow
A Christmas Carol reading to benefit Dress for Success, shelter

A Christmas Carol reading to benefit Dress for Success, shelter

Dec. 16 fundraiser at St. Paul's Centre will support Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie, Green Haven Shelter for Women
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions gift drive in dire need of help

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions gift drive in dire need of help

'Anything extra like holiday gifts and toys is not really in a lot of people’s budgets,' official lamented, noting referrals to the program have spiked 22 per cent
Christmas comes early at 'Holiday with a Hero' event (17 photos)

Christmas comes early at 'Holiday with a Hero' event (17 photos)

'We think it’s a great event — a real tear-jerking event, to tell you the truth,' said Orillia Fire Chief Michael Clark
Local club's annual Christmas tree sale takes root this month

Local club's annual Christmas tree sale takes root this month

Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club will donate portion of proceeds to Sharing Place
County paramedics launch 20th annual toy drive

County paramedics launch 20th annual toy drive

Paramedics have collected more than 94,000 toys, 46,442 pounds of food and more than $222,548 in monetary and gift card donations since drive began
'Very meaningful' Angel Tree supports Mariposa House Hospice

'Very meaningful' Angel Tree supports Mariposa House Hospice

'It's very important to remember people that you've lost,' said organizer who is hoping to raise $20,000 during the Christmas season
'Very difficult': Lighthouse braces for winter amid surging need

'Very difficult': Lighthouse braces for winter amid surging need

'We have 15 people on what we call our triage list almost every day,' lamented Lighthouse executive director Linda Goodall of rising needs within the community
ADOPT ME: Yin is an independent girl

ADOPT ME: Yin is an independent girl

Six-year-old cat would be best suited to a senior home