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$25K Hydro One grant launches 360°kids' Queer Agenda program

$25K Hydro One grant launches 360°kids' Queer Agenda program

360°kids has created a peer-led initiative with the purpose of reducing barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ youth when accessing housing and shelter supports
Area student honoured with national Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Area student honoured with national Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Nancy Shnoudeh, one of 15 winners selected from more than 840 applicants, grew up looking at Terry Fox as a perfect example of courage, determination and strength
Vince's hosting fundraising barbecue to support CHATS

Vince's hosting fundraising barbecue to support CHATS

The barbecue, which aims to raise funds for the agency that provides seniors services, takes place from noon to 4 p.m. in Sharon on Friday
‘There’s something we have to fix’: Food bank demand increases

‘There’s something we have to fix’: Food bank demand increases

Between 2020 and 2023, monthly visits to the food bank have more than doubled and the total number of people being served has almost tripled, says food bank official
Blood donation clinic coming to Bradford in July

Blood donation clinic coming to Bradford in July

Clinic taking place July 19
Service dogs open up whole new world to local teen with autism

Service dogs open up whole new world to local teen with autism

'Since the dogs have come into our lives, it’s been great. We’ve travelled to Europe and we’ve gone to Disneyland. He’s gained so much independence just having the dogs with him,' says boy's father
Southlake program helping homeless patients find homes, services

Southlake program helping homeless patients find homes, services

Through the In-Reach program supported by TD Bank Group, a Southlake worker has been able to help more than 50 patients find safe housing
Stroud's volunteer firefighters cooking up pancake breakfast Saturday

Stroud's volunteer firefighters cooking up pancake breakfast Saturday

With the exception of a multi-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the popular event has been an annual event since 2003
Event a reminder 'it's important to have community for seniors’

Event a reminder 'it's important to have community for seniors’

Seniors Health and Wellness Fair brings together more than a dozen organizations
United Way Simcoe Muskoka reflects on importance of Pride

United Way Simcoe Muskoka reflects on importance of Pride

'As a society, we have historically failed those young people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+'