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Community News Roundup: Barrie (Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2026)

Community News Roundup: Barrie (Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2026)

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Stay informed with this week's top community news from Barrie:

đź“… Jan 26, 2026

Student-led non-profit initiative hosts free thrift event for those in need

Students from an Edmonton high school kept a non-profit charity initiative alive with a two-day event that provided free clothing and hygiene products to anyone who needs them. Christina Daniel found...

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đź“… Jan 23, 2026

We want to hear how you would improve Barrie

Over the years, BarrieToday has published countless stories, celebrated local heroes, informed the community on challenges we faced, recognized the good work of our neighbours and partnered with local...

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đź“… Jan 23, 2026

'We need people to stand up': More volunteers sought for Ontario Winter Games

For the fourth time, the City of Orillia will host the Ontario Winter Games, set to officially kick off on Feb. 19. But without volunteers, community-run events like this can’t succeed, warn organize...

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đź“… Jan 20, 2026

Four charities stories to watch in 2026, including two happening now

Goodbye, 2025: when it came to big announcements, 2025 was a relatively underwhelming year for Canada’s charities and non-profits. But what will 2026 hold for the sector? Below, we highlight four deve...

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