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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
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
'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
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
Grand Parade fundraising walk coming to Bradford, Alliston

Grand Parade fundraising walk coming to Bradford, Alliston

Annual event raises money to support local seniors
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
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'