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Orillia students' presentations earn cash for local charities

Orillia students' presentations earn cash for local charities

Empower Simcoe Foundation, Green Haven Shelter for Women receive funding through Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
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Dress for Success holding inventory blowout sale this weekend

Dress for Success holding inventory blowout sale this weekend

All proceeds will go back to organization that aims to help lift local women out of poverty
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Local teacher's estate bequeaths over $744K to help canine care

Local teacher's estate bequeaths over $744K to help canine care

'This will have a huge impact on what we can do at the college, which is supporting research, learning and health care of cancer in dogs,' said official
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Youth Haven hopes to double last year's tally at next campout

Youth Haven hopes to double last year's tally at next campout

'We couldn't gather for events (during COVID) and I know it affected everyone, but it could have devastated us,' says Youth Haven official
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St. Paul's Centre gets gardening grant

St. Paul's Centre gets gardening grant

Local organization receives funding through SEEDit program
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Adopt Me: Mocha and Caramel are a sweet pair

Adopt Me: Mocha and Caramel are a sweet pair

They enjoy eating hay, vegetables and Vitamin C treats
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Feed the Mind: Dining experience helps top up CFUW scholarship

Feed the Mind: Dining experience helps top up CFUW scholarship

Since 1974, CFUW Orillia has raised nearly $350,000 in support of more than 700 young women
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Barrie Pride celebration an 'overwhelming' experience

Barrie Pride celebration an 'overwhelming' experience

Hundreds of people lined the streets in downtown Barrie Saturday afternoon to celebrate Pride.
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Online auction aims to raise thousands to grant seniors' wishes

Online auction aims to raise thousands to grant seniors' wishes

'Our first year, we did 75 gift bags and we thought that was a lot. Now we are up to 3,000. It’s amazing the generosity of the community and how they come together,' says organizer
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Community Foundation hands out $35,750 in grants to local charities

Community Foundation hands out $35,750 in grants to local charities

Sharing Place, youth centre, OMAH among 17 organizations receiving funding 'to assist them in providing much-needed services to vulnerable residents'
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