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New Path breaks down mental health barriers in the Simcoe area

New Path breaks down mental health barriers in the Simcoe area

'New Path has provided us with support and helped us during times of crisis. I am forever grateful for the help,' said local client
Northern cats looking for second chance here

Northern cats looking for second chance here

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in Stouffville has welcomed cats from Dryden as part of a re-homing partnership to bring the feline friends to areas where families are waiting to adopt
Nominations open for Backpacks for Youth program

Nominations open for Backpacks for Youth program

Glowing Hearts Charity initiative supports youth heading back to school
McHappy Day returns Wednesday in support of RVH

McHappy Day returns Wednesday in support of RVH

Proceeds from sales will go toward Barrie hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, Ronald McDonald House Toronto
Prom Glitz returns to Kozlov Shopping Centre

Prom Glitz returns to Kozlov Shopping Centre

Scheduled to run the next two weekends, project created to help financially strapped girls attend their prom or graduation
South Simcoe Pet Food Bank’s growth purring along, adding more pick-up spots (4 photos)

South Simcoe Pet Food Bank’s growth purring along, adding more pick-up spots (4 photos)

'We’re not a big, elaborate setup; we’re just a small group of residents who collect products and do what we can,' says founder Erin Sanderson
Local organization helps deliver emergency supplies to First Nations community hit by COVID (4 photos)

Local organization helps deliver emergency supplies to First Nations community hit by COVID (4 photos)

From Bradford to Mishkeegogamang First Nation, True North Aboriginal Partnership responds
Over $3K raised for local charities in ICE Plunge at Friday Harbour (20 photos)

Over $3K raised for local charities in ICE Plunge at Friday Harbour (20 photos)

Commmunity raised a total of $3,100 for Innisfil Food Bank and Christmas 4 Kids charities
Rockin' It With Ruby gets 'funky' for World Down Syndrome Day

Rockin' It With Ruby gets 'funky' for World Down Syndrome Day

'We’re just hoping if we can change the perception for one person that we’ve made a difference,' says Barrie mom behind fundraiser to mark World Down Syndrome Day
Area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

Area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

'If they miss one week of school, then the next month is harder and harder,' says Days for Girls volunteer