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Fallen fox inspires local residents to support wildlife rescue

Fallen fox inspires local residents to support wildlife rescue

Community rallied to save a sick fox, but the fox died, now they're giving to a local animal rescue in honour of their four-legged friend they named Sandy
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'It's rising here': York Pride groups say hard talk needed to combat hate

'It's rising here': York Pride groups say hard talk needed to combat hate

Pride groups across the province calling on government to help combat unprecedented rising wave of hate in Ontario
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Fans the clear winners at the Barn Burner hockey game

Fans the clear winners at the Barn Burner hockey game

While the game was all in fun, the stars of hockey and fans in attendance were happy to raise over $200,000 for local charities
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Grand Parade fundraising walk coming to Bradford, Alliston

Grand Parade fundraising walk coming to Bradford, Alliston

Annual event raises money to support local seniors
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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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Local kids with cancer getting free port shirts to ease anxiety

Local kids with cancer getting free port shirts to ease anxiety

Design-your-own kits being sent to Southlake and other hospitals 'will provide much needed fun for these brave kids'
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Pumpkins and Pearls Gala vows to boast WOW factor for charities

Pumpkins and Pearls Gala vows to boast WOW factor for charities

Bradford duo are driving forces behind new fall fundraiser in support of WOW-Living Bradford, A Hand Up Clothing Room, and the Out of the Cold Café
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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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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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'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

51st annual arts and crafts festival, not to mention loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
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