Great Stories

Do you know someone with a great story? We want to share it!

Everyone knows a great person with a great story. So, our concept is simple. Find amazing people in our community with great stories to tell and share those stories with everyone else.

We are looking for heroes, philanthropists, innovators, volunteers, good neighbours, visionaries, donors, adventurers, veterans or anyone you think is a great person with a unique story.

Submit a short summary that includes the name of the person and the story you think we should highlight. Give us your name and contact info as well as the contact for the person you want us to write about (or the best person to contact that can tell their story).

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Posted Jul 18, 2016 10:24 AM Read more >

Recovery: "He's changed my life completely"

How a faith-based program helped Kennard Roopanram go from battling addiction to helping others do the same

Posted Jul 12, 2016 10:16 AM Read more >

Hopping trains, hard work and a bit of the hard stuff (6 photos)

Peter Smith reveals his secret to longevity at 100

Posted Jun 28, 2016 10:58 AM Read more >

Volunteers: Couple says 'Don't wait, help while you can'

Devoted husband and wife share their talents and compassion at local hospice

Posted Jun 24, 2016 9:39 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Local writer's storied career includes vampires and Walt Disney

Local author Helen Arvonen had an impressive international writing career, publishing over a dozen books. But the stories behind her stories are the most interesting of all.

Posted Jun 22, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

"I've had an interesting life"

The Sault's Harvey Christie joined the navy at 16, kissed a famous actress, fixed Springsteen's bus

Posted Jun 18, 2016 10:15 AM Read more >

Do you know someone with a GREAT story?

We want to share it!

Posted Jun 13, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Their fathers would be proud (11 photos)

Two graduates share their similar tragic stories at Algoma University's Convocation ceremony on Saturday

Posted Jun 12, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Big Brothers a perfect match for Sault man

Good attitude, good Mom, match with Big Brother and scholarship have helped Braydon Middaugh

Posted Jun 9, 2016 6:53 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Local hero: Pilot survives being shot down and taken prisoner

On this, the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, we hear a harrowing story of war and inspiring fight for survival from Harold Soderlund. Harold was a pilot in the Second World War who survived his plane being shot down and was then held as a prisoner of war for over nine months.

Posted Jun 6, 2016 3:59 PM Read more >