Operation gains nod of approval

August 14, 2010

CHARITY: Defence minister drops by to congratulate those involved with scholarship project Posted By MARG. BRUINEMAN BARRIE EXAMINER August 13, 2010 Mark Wanzel photoJamie Massie speaks during a small gathering at Georgian International Thursday about Operation Hero, a campaign to fund a Georgian College scholarship for members of Canadian military families. On hand were Georgian [...]

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MP thrives in hot seat

August 14, 2010

Barrie MP Patrick Brown loves to run in the heat – jog in the heat of the summer, and run hard for his job in the heat of a campaign. Posted August 03, 2010 The Barrie Advance Now 32, Brown is about to mark 10 years since his first electoral win as a city councillor [...]

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First Georgian College Scholarship awarded through Operation Hero Campaign

July 15, 2010

Left to Right: Lieutenant Colonel Peter Kouri, Honourary Colonel Jamie Massie, scholarship recipient Stephanie Weatherbee, Georgian College President Brian Tamblyn, and Chief Warrant Officer Christian Thibault.

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Read about Hewitt’s Creek donation to Operation Hero on Patrick Brown’s Blog

June 22, 2010

We cut the ribbon at Hewitt’s Creek to officially open. This school was first one to join Operation Hero which is scholarship fund for military families and have a big focus on Canadian history. The school’s mascot is the WW2 fighter plane the Hurricane. http://twitpic.com/photos/brownbarrie

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Students help Hero

June 22, 2010

Students help Hero Posted By IAN MCINROY Sunday June 20, 2010 Students at Barrie’s newest public school had two reasons to celebrate, Friday. Hewitt’s Creek Public School, located on Sandringham Drive in the city’s south end, held its official grand opening and also championed a successful fundraising campaign. Students, parents and staff donated their loonies [...]

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Scholarship winner pleased to be part of Operation Hero

June 7, 2010

Scholarship winner pleased to be part of Operation Hero Posted By LANCE HOLDFORTH The Operation Hero campaign soared as the first $4,000 scholarship was awarded to Stephanie Weatherbee at Canadian Forces Base Borden. After raising more than $300,000, campaign organizers chose the 24-year-old Weatherbee to receive a Georgian College scholarship. “I was actually in shock [...]

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Operation Hero awards first scholarship

June 7, 2010

Operation Hero awards first scholarship Michele Lawson, STAFF, The Barrie Advance Jun 03, 2010 BARRIE  – A student heading to Georgian College in the fall will receive some financial help from Operation Hero this weekend. The first Operation Hero scholarship will be presented to a CFB Borden military family member, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden [...]

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CFB Base Borden prepares to fly 146 flags for Canadian Forces Day, and the inauguration of Operation Hero

June 3, 2010
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Georgian College raises cash for Operation Hero

June 2, 2010

COOKSTOWN NEWS Georgian College raises cash for Operation Hero by Dana Tolles Here is what’s happening in the community: For the months of April and May, Georgian College has been raising funds for Operation Hero. This scholarship will provide members of Canadian military families with the opportunity to receive a scholarship to assist in the [...]

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The Barrie Examiner- Operation Hero takes off, City councillors donate $1,000 to campaign

June 2, 2010

Operation Hero takes off City councillors donate $1,000 to campaign BOB BRUTON The Barrie Examiner: Barrie city councillors donated $1,000 to Operation Hero Monday night, an endowment scholarship with Georgian College to support Canadian military families. To this point, $135,000 has been raised. From left to right are: Coun. AlexNuttall, Mayor Dave Aspden, Coun. John [...]

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