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Area resident creates 'instant community' for RV enthusiasts

Area resident creates 'instant community' for RV enthusiasts

‘We just created this instant community that didn’t really exist before this came along,’ says group founder
Local long-time Terry Fox Run participants feted by Fox family

Local long-time Terry Fox Run participants feted by Fox family

'Everyone is touched by cancer and Terry Fox is an amazing and inspiring individual,' says Janice Scott, who participated in first local run in 1983 and was back Sunday
ADOPT ME: Thumper is ready to hop into a forever home

ADOPT ME: Thumper is ready to hop into a forever home

This rabbit loves snacks and naps
Kidney Walk hits home for local family, exceeds fundraising goal

Kidney Walk hits home for local family, exceeds fundraising goal

'It was wonderful. People immediately connected with it,' Orillia woman said of Sunday's Kidney Walk in Barrie
Lovable puppy 'looks a little different' but is 'very sweet'

Lovable puppy 'looks a little different' but is 'very sweet'

Puppy was surrendered to Midland Animal Centre after complications with ear cropping; 'He has an absolute zest for life,' says shelter official
United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering grants for youth-led projects

United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering grants for youth-led projects

Agency offering one-time micro-grants of up to $5,000
Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

'We always could do better. We need to keep funding, we need to keep researching and supporting the scientists,' said local woman, PKD advocate
Community cupboards launched to target food insecurity in region

Community cupboards launched to target food insecurity in region

'This community has given every one of us something, and it’s time that we give back,' said Lions Club official of resident-led sharing cupboard initiative
Community Reach receives grant from Huronia Community Foundation

Community Reach receives grant from Huronia Community Foundation

Money will support organization's transportation program
Family, community grieve 'superhero for seniors'

Family, community grieve 'superhero for seniors'

'So many people called her 'Mom.' We shared her with the community and so many people,' says daughter of Barb Richards