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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
'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
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
'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
Adopt Me: Birdie is ready for her new home

Adopt Me: Birdie is ready for her new home

She is currently in foster care
'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
'Great thing': Youth centre dishes up Thanksgiving to area youth

'Great thing': Youth centre dishes up Thanksgiving to area youth

'We are so grateful to everyone who supports the youth in this way. It takes a community, and Orillia is a very giving community,' says official, noting 175 meals are on the menu
County raises flag to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

County raises flag to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

Flag raised, funding provided to Simcoe County Hospice Alliance as part of county's five-year $2.5-million commitment
New Path receives $4K donation ahead of World Mental Health Day

New Path receives $4K donation ahead of World Mental Health Day

Donation from Grant Thornton Foundation will have 'huge impact' on New Path clients, official says
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia honours 'special' volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia honours 'special' volunteers

'They are trying to figure out who their friends are, where they fit in, and I think they just need somebody who is a positive role model,' says longtime volunteer