Inspire

These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Pino's Get Fresh as part of our Community Leaders Program.

'He can do anything': Local high schooler with Down Syndrome has big dreams

'He's got the best heart ever': Thursday was World Down Syndrome Day, a time to highlight wonderful Sault Ste. Marie residents like Matthew Girardi

Mar 22, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

After battling mental health and addiction, Sault woman determined to help others

Alexxa Collins, who is studying social service work at Sault College, is a leading member of the student-led Mental Health and Wellness Advisory Committee

Mar 13, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Student leader spearheads ‘A Knight at the Oscars’

St. Mary’s College Student Council president Tori Carbone led effort to hold school’s first formal in years for fun and to raise money for cancer research

Feb 3, 2024 5:42 PM Read more >

For the birds: This local young photographer is soaring

Sam Phaneuf, a Grade 8 student at F.H. Clergue Public School, loves to share his passion for bird watching with people of all ages

Jan 15, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >

12-year-old Sault boy cutting his long locks for charity

Everett Varcoe grew his hair long in honour of his father, who died 2018; he is getting ready to cut it all off as part of a fundraiser for ARCH, Wigs For Kids Canada

Jan 1, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

'What heaven looks like': Local high school artist inspired by her faith

Nicole Torres, a Grade 10 student at St. Mary’s College, earned an honourable mention for her painting 'North Star' at latest Art Gallery of Algoma exhibition

Dec 9, 2023 7:41 AM Read more >

Real-life stress inspires Algoma grad to write her first novel

'To Those Who Have Lost' was released in July; author Quincy Lee Clark encourages others to put their feelings, ideas on paper

Nov 9, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Tough start at school turns around for South African boy in the Sault

Settling into the Canadian way of life, Kallen Bruwer enjoys homeschooling, Scouts, and snowboarding in winter

Oct 16, 2023 9:52 PM Read more >

Nine-year-old Sault boy helps hungry people with spicy business

'When I see people on the streets I want to do something for them'; Arlo Brideau will donate homemade bottles of spice and a financial gift to St. Vincent Place next week

Sep 20, 2023 7:15 PM Read more >

Sault teen opens ice cream bar, likes being her own boss

Entrepreneurial Korah Collegiate student Brielle Brazeau experiencing success, wants to run her own business after high school, college

Aug 9, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

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