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Checkered flag drops on First Responders Night at Sunset Speedway

Checkered flag drops on First Responders Night at Sunset Speedway

'It’s great to show support for all the police, fire, EMS services in the area. Events like this makes us feel really appreciated,' says Midland's deputy fire chief
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Local Zehrs stores raising money for YMCA kids' programming

Local Zehrs stores raising money for YMCA kids' programming

Shoppers encouraged to donate $2 at checkout
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Volunteer helps seniors stay fit, connected for healthier life

Volunteer helps seniors stay fit, connected for healthier life

VON running 74 SMART exercise classes in Barrie each week at 36 different sites; 'It's important to keep the feeling light and have a few laughs, too,' says Rosemary Mowat
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Keys to a new life: Habitat homeowners excited for next chapter

Keys to a new life: Habitat homeowners excited for next chapter

'It was a really long haul, but to see all the work that was involved was absolutely incredible,' mom says of new home on Essa Road
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Hindu community looks forward to showcasing their culture

Hindu community looks forward to showcasing their culture

The Barrie Hindu Group will be hoping to get eyes on their religion and culture with an event filled with dance, food and celebration.
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Canadian Cancer Society monthly challenges get people moving

Canadian Cancer Society monthly challenges get people moving

Swimming, dog walking and rowing are the featured activities in August
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Young at Heart motorcycle ride revving up for another year

Young at Heart motorcycle ride revving up for another year

August event raises money to help with the expansion of IOOF Seniors Homes on Brooks Street in Barrie
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Win unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland in SickKids fundraiser

Win unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland in SickKids fundraiser

The amusement park is once again hosting its Wish Trees fundraiser in support of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
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Warm-hearted volunteer serves up empathy at Out of the Cold Café

Warm-hearted volunteer serves up empathy at Out of the Cold Café

'I want to volunteer because I want to stay busy, I want to have a reason to get up every morning,' says Heidi Northover, a long-time Bradford Library staffer
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'Heart warming': Bradford family set to walk the Walk for Chiari

'Heart warming': Bradford family set to walk the Walk for Chiari

‘It’s really amazing to see how a small community like Bradford, and now surrounding areas, pull together and support our cause and SickKids hospital’
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