Media and Stories

Annual golf tournament raises $25,000 this year, bringing their cumulative fundraising total to over $107,000 in support of Hospice Simcoe – Seasons Centre

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barrie, October 19, 2026 BARRIE, ON, OCTOBER 19, 2026 – What began as a golf tournament in memory of Joan Wilson has grown into a meaningful annual tradition of giving back to

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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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