Local charities encouraging online donations during postal strike
The Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation is one of many local charities shifting communication channels as the postal strike looks set to impact their end-of-year fundraising goals. Each year, the Foundation raises roughly $4 million for critical equipment, and most of that giving takes place around the holidays. “Our Tree of Life campaign is an annual […]
100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay donates to support Breaking Down Barriers
At its September meeting, 100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay chose to support Breaking Down Barriers Independent Living Resource Centre (BDB) by donating over $11,300 to support project HUG associated with their Connecting with Seniors Program. BDB is run by and for people with disabilities on the basis of its Independent Living Philosophy, a […]
Dufferin County seeking public members for Homelessness Task Force
Dufferin County is seeking public members for its Homelessness Task Force. The Homelessness Task Force will be responsible for identifying innovative and sustainable options that will provide housing and support services to unhoused people in Dufferin County. Duties will include: Collaborating with current homelessness tables and organizations providing support in the community Identifying and analyzing: […]
Care Gala raises $500,000 for Hospice Georgian Triangle
Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation’s Care Gala has raised more than $500,000 in support of hospice palliative care in the South Georgian Bay region, a record- breaking amount. The gala, held last Saturday at Blue Mountain Resort celebrated the 10th anniversary of Campbell House, the region’s first dedicated hospice palliative care facility. This marked an incredible […]
Clearview Sustainability Network hosts fall gathering
Members old and new enjoyed a brilliant day together and shared hope, ideas and inspiration at Clearview Sustainability Network’s fall gathering in Duntroon on Oct. 20. The sunshine and brilliant fall colours highlighted the precious natural beauty of the region, and energized all in attendance to work collectively and creatively at finding positive solutions for […]
TD Tree Days
Forty people came out to plant trees along the Ganaraska Trail in Creemore during TD Tree Days, a TD Friends of the Environment’s flagship urban volunteer and greening program which aims to provide the public, community members, TD colleagues, their friends and family the opportunity to volunteer to help build healthier communities by planting trees […]
Fall harvest market benefits food bank
The Fall Harvest Vendor Market held at the Creemore Legion on Sept. 28 raised $1,500 in cash and collected food for St. Luke’s Community Food Bank through fees, donations and the raffling of six gift baskets. Pictured from left is St. Luke’s Rev. Lorna May, with Big Heart Market coordinators Kim Morby and Tammy Chiaromonte.
Mansfield WI supports Honeywood arena upgrades
Mansfield Women’s Institute presented the Township of Mulmur with a $1,000 donation on Oct. 2 in support of repairs to the ice pad and coolant system at the North Dufferin Community Centre in Honeywood. The Mansfield W.I., founded in 1946, has long been a vibrant part of the community. Although the group now has only […]
Free, interactive conversational Spanish program
Looking to improve your Spanish before you depart to Mexico or Cuba for your winter holidays? Eizabeth Alavarez is here to help you Wednesdays at 1 p.m. with a free and interactive conversational language program that is being offered virtually at the Clearview Public Library. The fall roster of programming for children, teens and adults […]
Collingwood Agricultural Society recognizes GNE volunteers
Chris Ferguson is the youngest person to have the honour of receiving a Life Membership Award from the Collingwood Agricultural Society. The presentation was made during the GNE’s Friday night truck pulling competition. Presenting the award, from right, is president Clark Irvine, vice president Maxine Coutts-Reid, junior ambassador Nolan Martin-Mills and senior ambassador Isabella Cullen. […]