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Orillia agency launching programs to empower local women

Orillia agency launching programs to empower local women

Couchiching Jubilee House's Community Walk, Women's Connection Group aim to 'unite the community'
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Adopt Me: Johnny has a great personality

Adopt Me: Johnny has a great personality

He is active and playful and looking for someone to help him come out of his shell
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Jim Cuddy Trio headlining Cabin Party fundraiser for hospice

Jim Cuddy Trio headlining Cabin Party fundraiser for hospice

Concert takes place June 3 at The Heights on Horseshoe Valley Road and will support hospices in Barrie, Orillia and Penetang
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Orillia's library celebrating Pride Month with inclusive events

Orillia's library celebrating Pride Month with inclusive events

'We wish to create an environment at the library where everyone feels included,' says library CEO of unique in-person programs planned for June
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Local group aiding Guatemalan families' business efforts

Local group aiding Guatemalan families' business efforts

Paso Por Paso providing microcredit support to 90 people in five Guatemalan communities
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Local nominees sought for Backpacks for Youth program

Local nominees sought for Backpacks for Youth program

This year, Glowing Hearts Charity hopes to help support 1,000 students with the supplies needed to head back to school
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Local charity turns spotlight on 'devastating' chronic diseases

Local charity turns spotlight on 'devastating' chronic diseases

'It’s just incredible what it does to your life ... it's very devastating,' says woman on International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological diseases
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Adopt Me: Marilyn and Nova are looking to share a home

Adopt Me: Marilyn and Nova are looking to share a home

They have not been tested with dogs or kids, but we do know that they would prefer a home where they are the only two cats, says Comfie Cat Shelter official
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United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking input on poverty-reduction plan

United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking input on poverty-reduction plan

'This is an important phase in charting the course for community investment and engagement to address poverty in our region,' says official
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It's time to get 'McHappy' to support OSMH pediatric unit

It's time to get 'McHappy' to support OSMH pediatric unit

Funds raised from Wednesday's event in Orillia will aid the purchase of syringe pumps and vital signs monitors at Soldiers’
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