Success

These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Bourgeois Auto Group as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Province recognizes 'brilliant' social-enterprise farm Operation Grow

'Midland has celebrated this project in a way that is unfathomable,' Huronia Transition Homes and Operation Grow executive director says. 'We’ve had women who started with us when our doors opened who are still with us'

Nov 17, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Anti-phragmites warriors win four-year battle at Tiny Marsh

'You will not eradicate it. If you can control the spread and the density, that's a win,' says biologist Dave Hawke

Oct 16, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Local artists take the spotlight in upcoming Bay Studio Tour

'It's my favourite show,' says painter Cynthia Blair. Now in its 15th year, tour gives artists a venue for exposure, sales and chance to discuss their work

Sep 26, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Sumptuous Georgian Bay gardens open to tour Saturday

'As soon as we mention that funds go to hospice, they sign up,' says Georgian Bay Garden Tour chair Kay Hawkins

Aug 7, 2024 1:26 PM Read more >

Hospice driving series sparks end-of-life conversations

'The biggest thing for us with the Driving Die-alogues is to break up the conversations, humanize it and laugh about certain things,' says Debbie Kesheshian

Jul 19, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Chigamik's social prescribing program helps people pursue, find their passion

"It's all about a shift in thinking. Rather than asking 'What's the matter with you?' ask 'What matters to you?'," says a Chigamik Community Health Centre manager

Jun 30, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Fund holders 'stepped up in a big way': HCF doles out record $600K

'Our fund holders across the North Simcoe communities stepped up in a big way this past year,' says Huronia Community Foundation executive director Scott Warnock

May 8, 2024 2:48 PM Read more >

After Georgian Bay cleanup work, SSEA now 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

'We were once one of the most polluted areas on the Great Lakes,' Severn Sound Environmental Association executive director Julie Cayley says of southeastern Georgian Bay

Apr 22, 2024 12:11 PM Read more >

Sugar shack the key to Sweetwater Harvest Festival success

'The steam coming off the evaporator is heaven, says Wye Marsh staffer

Mar 20, 2024 1:26 PM Read more >

Ontario's longest-running winter carnival celebrates 76 years

Penetanguishene Winterama salutes Old Man Winter with wide range of activities to satifsy the young and young at heart

Feb 15, 2024 7:29 AM Read more >

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