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How seniors can find a suitable volunteering opportunity in their community

April 23, 2026   ·   0 Comments

Volunteering is a rewarding experience that engages people from all walks of life. While young adults and adults in middle age may find it hard ...

Volunteers make waves during National Volunteer Week 2026

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER From April 20 to 25, communities across the country will come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week, ...

Annual Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize those who consistently make a difference in their community

Written By SAM ODROWSKI Roughly 4.2 million people in Ontario volunteer, contributing to the fabric of the communities they live in. To honour those who ...

Charities and non-profits across Dufferin County celebrate National Volunteer Week 2026

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER National Volunteer Week 2026 runs from April 19 to 25, and groups across Dufferin County are recognizing ...

Theatre Orangeville presents new play ‘The Wedding Party,’ a hilariously dysfunctional comedy running until May 3: review

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Weddings, family gatherings – they hold the potential to reunite distant relatives, old friends, share memories, and ...

Shelburne Rotary Club partners with Tim Hortons for 2026 Smile Cookie campaign

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Smile Cookie Campaign will run from April 27 to May 3 in Shelburne.  The spirit of ...

Shelburne recognizes Rotary Club with flag raising and proclamation

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Town of Shelburne honoured the local Rotary Club with a flag-raising ceremony and a formal proclamation ...

Six-year-old boy pronounced dead following pickup truck collision in Mulmur, toddler hospitalized

Provincial police say a boy is dead and a toddler is fighting for their life in hospital after a crash in southern Ontario. Officers were ...

Six-year-old boy pronounced dead following pickup truck collision in Mulmur, toddler hospitalized

Provincial police say a boy is dead and a toddler is fighting for their life in hospital after a crash in southern Ontario. Officers were ...

Free Ice Cream Day at Mel Lloyd Centre aims to bring joy and dignity to Shelburne families

Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER On Wednesday, May 6, a mobile café will roll up to the Mel Lloyd Centre in Shelburne ...

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