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'It’s my lifeline': Volunteer sings praises of local seniors centre

'It’s my lifeline': Volunteer sings praises of local seniors centre

'If people need it, I help out,' says Gerry Peters, who has volunteered at Askennonia Senior Centre in Midland since 2005
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Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

'It's empowering too, because all of the sudden they’re sitting on top of a 1,000-pound animal that they can control, as opposed to being looked down at their whole life when they’re sitting in a chair,' says mom and staff member at Hope Haven
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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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Fierté Simcoe Pride rally 'shows that trans people are not alone'

Fierté Simcoe Pride 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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Midland Home Depot employees win GBGH 50/50 Lottery

Midland Home Depot employees win GBGH 50/50 Lottery

Four employees from Highway 12 store in Midland share $17,288 jackpot
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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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Long-time Rotarian surprised with her very own Random Act of Kindness

Long-time Rotarian surprised with her very own Random Act of Kindness

Britt McKerrow started Random Acts of Kindness Day in Midland a decade ago
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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, with loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
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Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Toronto Maple Leafs captain will be joined by fellow NHLers Bo Horvat and Andrew Mangiapane, among others, for Aug. 9 event at Sadlon Arena
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Street Cats staff purring after finding new home for shelter

Street Cats staff purring after finding new home for shelter

Street Cats Animal Rescue moving into new facility on Truman Road in south-end Barrie following May 26 fire at former shelter
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