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Band hopes to raise awareness around YMCA with cover song

Band hopes to raise awareness around YMCA with cover song

Reimagined anthem by Walk off the Earth brings new light to the original lyrics through mental health lens
York Region Animal Centre hosting Sweat for Pets on Saturday

York Region Animal Centre hosting Sweat for Pets on Saturday

Ontario SPCA's Aug. 26 event for pet parents includes yoga and zumba, swag bags, refreshments, doggy self-care and photo booths, market, behind-the-scenes tours
Daycare trailblazer Ann Locke remembered as 'a force'

Daycare trailblazer Ann Locke remembered as 'a force'

'She just quietly impressed people, but she was always impressive to me,' Barb Hutchinson says of mother, who died Aug. 8 at age 96 and founded Raggedy Ann Daycares
Carrot Fest draws 60,000 people to Bradford (23 photos)

Carrot Fest draws 60,000 people to Bradford (23 photos)

Carrot Fest is a celebration of the region’s deeply rooted agricultural heritage, especially the role of the carrot in the local economy
OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run raises almost $19K

OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run raises almost $19K

Family of young officer killed in the line of duty 'incredibly grateful' for support during inaugural fundraiser at Heritage Park in Barrie
Faris Team joins challenge to raise funds for hospital

Faris Team joins challenge to raise funds for hospital

During their announcement to join the Realtor Challenge for 2023, the Faris Team contributes $7,700 to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
Painswick food drive shows kids are all right

Painswick food drive shows kids are all right

'I’ve always wanted to give back to the community in some way and I had never found the right way to do it, but I feel this is perfect,' says local student
'Magical' Bradford street party raises more than $9,000 for food bank

'Magical' Bradford street party raises more than $9,000 for food bank

‘The street was jam packed. It was standing room only. I couldn’t believe how many people were just having a ball,’ said Coun. Joe Giordano
Donation of fidget toys will help distract patients at Southlake

Donation of fidget toys will help distract patients at Southlake

'It feels good because when you do it, you know someone is going to appreciate it,' Newmarket resident says of JustServe donation of 100 crocheted toys
Golf tournament in support of CHATS tees off this fall

Golf tournament in support of CHATS tees off this fall

Tim Jones' Golf Classic taking place Sept. 14 in Uxbridge to raise funds for transportation services for older adults in York Region and south Simcoe