Media and Stories

A Community Effort Worth Smiling About: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Raises More Than $210,000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barrie, May 28, 2026  Barrie, ON – Barrie community members showed up once again for Smile Cookie week, helping drive this year’s fundraising total forward one cookie, one smile, and one act…

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Celebrating 30 years of Smile Cookie®! Tim Hortons® week-long Smile Cookie campaign returns April 27 with 100% of proceeds supporting RVH and Hospice Simcoe.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barrie, April 23, 2026 BARRIE, April 23, 2026 – The iconic Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is marking its 30th anniversary with over $151 million raised since 1996 as it returns on

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Media Release –  $21,200 OTF Grant from the Province Provides Support to Grieving Children in the Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barrie, December 11, 2025  Barrie, ON – The 2024 merger of Hospice Simcoe and Seasons Centre for Grieving Children (now Hospice Simcoe – Seasons Centre) has created a stronger, more connected organization

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Media Release –  County of Simcoe Wraps Up Hospice Investment 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Midhurst/October 15, 2025  County of Simcoe Councillors recently presented a cheque for $437,987 to representatives of the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance, marking the final installment of the County’s five-year commitment to enhancing

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