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Business owners flex charitable muscles to support OSMH

Business owners flex charitable muscles to support OSMH

Owners of CrossFit Orillia, Mr. Sub on West Street donate $20K to hospital foundation
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That's a wrap: Buddy Up for COPE raises over $42K

That's a wrap: Buddy Up for COPE raises over $42K

Buddy Up for COPE challenged Barrie and Simcoe County residents to partner with a service dog for unique fundraiser
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Smile Cookie campaign an 'amazing' success for youth centre

Smile Cookie campaign an 'amazing' success for youth centre

More than $62,000 was raised in record-breaking local campaign; Support from community is 'incredibly gratifying,' says Orillia Youth Centre official
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OrilliaMatters surprises a kind-hearted PSW with a Random Act of Kindness

OrilliaMatters surprises a kind-hearted PSW with a Random Act of Kindness

We surprise Kerry Collins to thank her for going above and beyond in her role caring for community members
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OSPCA unveils Animals in War pins to mark Remembrance Day

OSPCA unveils Animals in War pins to mark Remembrance Day

Proceeds from the sale of the pins help Ontario SPCA animal centre in Orillia and facilities across the province provide care for animals in need
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'Dementia champion' to helm Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County

'Dementia champion' to helm Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County

Ann-Marie Kungl has been volunteering with the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County since 2013 and has a 'long tenure' supporting its efforts
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Urgent need for foster caregivers in Simcoe-Muskoka

Urgent need for foster caregivers in Simcoe-Muskoka

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions seeking caregivers of various backgrounds
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'Soup-er' event in Oro-Medonte looks to help local women in need

'Soup-er' event in Oro-Medonte looks to help local women in need

The pandemic 'affected us as an organization, because this is the only event that allows us to raise money to support us throughout the year for all the other things we do,' says organizer
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Adopt Me: Birdie is ready for her new home

Adopt Me: Birdie is ready for her new home

She is currently in foster care
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'Bach Meets Bacharach' concert will aid Information Orillia

'Bach Meets Bacharach' concert will aid Information Orillia

The Oct. 22 concert features Orillia Concert Band, Orillia Big Band, both under direction of Randy Hoover, along with local singer Autumn Debassige
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