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United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

Service available to low-income households in region
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Cut above: Hairstylists help homeless people improve self-esteem

Cut above: Hairstylists help homeless people improve self-esteem

'Everybody is somebody! It could be anybody's brother, sister, son, or daughter. I just feel that they need to be humanized,' says Sharon Smith
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ADOPT ME: Bat the cat looking to fly into a new home

ADOPT ME: Bat the cat looking to fly into a new home

This friendly boy enjoys the company of fellow felines
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Downtown Orillia rally 'shows that trans people are not alone'

Downtown Orillia rally 'shows that trans people are not alone'

'We are here to give a voice to people who don't have that power in themselves and really hope to inspire confidence in the community,' says transgender person at rally
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Helping Hands celebrates 'great volunteers,' issues SOS for more

Helping Hands celebrates 'great volunteers,' issues SOS for more

'It’s really nice to help people. We all believe in helping people and that brings everyone together,' says long-time volunteer Jack White
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'Very depressing': Many at Lighthouse, relying on food bank want to move but can't find a home

'Very depressing': Many at Lighthouse, relying on food bank want to move but can't find a home

Housing support worker at Lighthouse was forced to live at the shelter temporarily and had to leave town to find affordable housing; 'We’re doing all we can, but unfortunately it’s not enough,' concedes Orillia mayor
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ADOPT ME: Onyx will make a good lap cat

ADOPT ME: Onyx will make a good lap cat

A quiet home would be best for this sweet girl
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Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Applications for community collaborative grants due by Aug. 31
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'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

51st annual arts and crafts festival, not to mention loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
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Organizers revved up for Sustainable Orillia’s ‘all-EV' weekend

Organizers revved up for Sustainable Orillia’s ‘all-EV' weekend

Event offers opportunity to explore the current and fast-growing world of electric vehicles
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