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These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Bourgeois Auto Group as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Local artists take the spotlight in upcoming Bay Studio Tour

Local artists take the spotlight in upcoming Bay Studio Tour

'It's my favourite show,' says painter Cynthia Blair. Now in its 15th year, tour gives artists a venue for exposure, sales and chance to discuss their work
Sumptuous Georgian Bay gardens open to tour Saturday

Sumptuous Georgian Bay gardens open to tour Saturday

'As soon as we mention that funds go to hospice, they sign up,' says Georgian Bay Garden Tour chair Kay Hawkins
Hospice driving series sparks end-of-life conversations

Hospice driving series sparks end-of-life conversations

'The biggest thing for us with the Driving Die-alogues is to break up the conversations, humanize it and laugh about certain things,' says Debbie Kesheshian
Chigamik's social prescribing program helps people pursue, find their passion

Chigamik's social prescribing program helps people pursue, find their passion

"It's all about a shift in thinking. Rather than asking 'What's the matter with you?' ask 'What matters to you?'," says a Chigamik Community Health Centre manager
Fund holders 'stepped up in a big way': HCF doles out record $600K

Fund holders 'stepped up in a big way': HCF doles out record $600K

'Our fund holders across the North Simcoe communities stepped up in a big way this past year,' says Huronia Community Foundation executive director Scott Warnock
After Georgian Bay cleanup work, SSEA now 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

After Georgian Bay cleanup work, SSEA now 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

'We were once one of the most polluted areas on the Great Lakes,' Severn Sound Environmental Association executive director Julie Cayley says of southeastern Georgian Bay
Sugar shack the key to Sweetwater Harvest Festival success

Sugar shack the key to Sweetwater Harvest Festival success

'The steam coming off the evaporator is heaven, says Wye Marsh staffer
Ontario's longest-running winter carnival celebrates 76 years

Ontario's longest-running winter carnival celebrates 76 years

Penetanguishene Winterama salutes Old Man Winter with wide range of activities to satifsy the young and young at heart
Midland Rotary Auction: 'one-year project' still going strong 45 years later

Midland Rotary Auction: 'one-year project' still going strong 45 years later

Club’s major fundraiser sees 100 percent of net proceeds support both community and international charitable causes; has poured well over $1 million back into the community