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Cosplay for a Cure raises money in a creative way

Cosplay for a Cure raises money in a creative way

STORY BY CAIT CARTER What started as a tribute to a deceased friend has turned into a popular staple at local cosplay conventions. In just three years, Cosplay for a Cure has raised more than $10,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Created in July 2012 by Casey Brown, 38, and Gina Greco, 25, the […]

RBC hosts Skate in the Square

RBC hosts Skate in the Square

VIDEO BY KELLEN JACKSON This past Saturday, RBC held the Skate in the Square event for the grand opening of the synthetic ice rink in downtown Oakville. Town Square was packed with families looking to have some fun and go for a skate. RBC held the event to raise awareness about their charity called RBC […]

Photo Gallery of DogFest at Riverwood Conservancy

Photo Gallery of DogFest at Riverwood Conservancy

PHOTOS BY KATE WOODS On Sunday, September 28, 2014, the Riverwood Conservancy hosted DogFest, an event to raise money and awareness for shelter animals in Mississauga.

Photography students continue fundraising efforts with free movie nights

Photography students continue fundraising efforts with free movie nights

STORY BY GREG LONGLEY Everyone enjoys a night at the movies. Make it free and it’s a night well spent. The 18% Grey Club, made up of students in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Photography program, have introduced Friday movie nights to raise money, promote their work and make professional prints of their […]

Lighthouse for grieving children is looking for volunteers

Lighthouse for grieving children is looking for volunteers

STORY BY ANTONIA SALAPIC The Lighthouse for Grieving Children is looking for volunteers to bring emotional support to children who have lost a loved one. The Oakville organization was co-founded by Jo Fallon in 1999, inspired by the Seasons Centre for Children’s Grief in Barrie. At the age of six Fallon found her mother dead […]