For over 50 years, the Kingsville Goodfellows have brought joy to our community. Alex McHardy, President for the past three years, credits the volunteerism of approximately 30 members. From providing Christmas baskets, Easter hams, Toys for Tots and more, the Goodfellows are known for helping families in need. President McHardy, […]
One in five of us in Canada and the United States will experience a mental illness in our lifetime. As an educator, friend, family member and parent, I’ve been personally affected, as have so many of us. Yet, we struggle to accept and understand mental illness, knowing when to seek […]
Marilyn in one of her Terry Fox T-shirts – Photo by Lynn McLaughlin Forty years ago, while Marilyn was a secondary school teacher, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope and ran through Brampton where she lived. Terry’s run was cut short when he received the grim prognosis of metastatic […]
Our Miracle Food Drive on June 27th, 2020 was a day of giving, like no other. One day? Believe it or not, it’s still a work in progress! Our area captains divided the municipality of Kingsville into sections and coordinated volunteer pickup routes. Caroline Sitler, Janice Durocher, Andy Dowling, Mandy […]
Behind the scenes in every community, many people volunteer. They are giving, generous, connected to their communities and help others lead happier and healthier lives. They don’t want recognition, hide from the media and blush when someone thanks them publicly. Linda Lynch and Lynne LaFontaine are two of our hidden […]