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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
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Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

'We always could do better. We need to keep funding, we need to keep researching and supporting the scientists,' said Orillia woman, PKD advocate
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Orillia to kick off Terry Fox Week Monday with run set for Sept. 17

Orillia to kick off Terry Fox Week Monday with run set for Sept. 17

Flag raising will kick off week that will be capped by annual Terry Fox Run which has a goal of raising $1-per-Orillia resident
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'Perfect place': Accessible playground gives kids a 'jumpstart'

'Perfect place': Accessible playground gives kids a 'jumpstart'

'This will contribute to the lives of untold children and families,' says daughter of Canadian Tire founders; store owners across the country provided $2.1 million to project
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Golfers sought for annual Lighthouse tournament fundraiser

Golfers sought for annual Lighthouse tournament fundraiser

The 12th annual Lighthouse Fall Classic Golf Tournament is slated for later this month at the Hawk Ridge Golf Club
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Passionate animal lovers sought to volunteer at Ontario SPCA

Passionate animal lovers sought to volunteer at Ontario SPCA

The goal is to foster empathy, promote responsibility and inspire a connection with animals through education program for elementary students
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Orillia woman wins second-largest Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

Orillia woman wins second-largest Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

'I just bought (my new car) back in May and now I can pay it off,' says Vicky Collins who won $49,450 in raffle jackpot
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CFUW Orillia recognizes local students with scholarship awards

CFUW Orillia recognizes local students with scholarship awards

This year, 22 students from local secondary schools were granted a total of $28,000 in scholarships
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Grants help Camp Couchiching offer year-round programming

Grants help Camp Couchiching offer year-round programming

Grants enabled organization to install cabin water heaters, as well as buy maintenance truck, transport van and utility vehicle
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Family, community grieve 'superhero for seniors'

Family, community grieve 'superhero for seniors'

'So many people called her 'Mom.' We shared her with the community and so many people,' says daughter of Barb Richards
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