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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.
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
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
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
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
'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’
You can bare it all for a good cause on Skinny Dip Saturday

You can bare it all for a good cause on Skinny Dip Saturday

Bare Oaks Naturist Park invites you to expose yourself to 'a well-established Canadian activity' on Skinny Dip Day July 8 in support of the Fistula Foundation
‘Glimmer of hope’: Women’s Institute donates care kits to police

‘Glimmer of hope’: Women’s Institute donates care kits to police

Bears, blankets and books meant to give children a break from the trauma they may be experiencing and provide some comfort during a challenging time
360°kids' Nightstop helps at-risk youths in ways shelters can't

360°kids' Nightstop helps at-risk youths in ways shelters can't

Stigma about homelessness coupled with myths about at-risk youth form a critical barrier for community members to sign up as hosts for Canada’s first Nightstop program in York Region
Funding will bring free, entertaining programs to local seniors

Funding will bring free, entertaining programs to local seniors

Seniors will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of arts programs, learning seminars, health and safety training, cooking and live music