Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Northwood Funeral Home as part of our Community Leaders Program.

For 24 years, when something terrible happens, Lisa Whalen has been there to help

As a Victims Services of Algoma volunteer, Whalen says she has learned that it's important for people dealing with tragedy to know they're not alone

Dec 16, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

How James O'Brien accomplished a dream — and gave back

The opportunity to raise funds for ARCH inspired the local yoga instructor to return to an unfinished challenge

Dec 9, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Burglary adds extra urgency to this year's SOYA Christmas fundraising

For six years Connie Raynor-Elliott has baking treats to help those affected by addiction

Dec 2, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Community-based festival a labour of love for Nicole Dyble

Events like Fishbowl Fest are 'a sort of launching pad for ideas', says former Gore Street Cafe owner

Nov 25, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Volunteer's mission results in warm feet, 'tearful moments'

Leslie Cassidy-Amadio says the idea for her charity hit her like a lightning bolt

Nov 18, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

It's all about quality time for this Big Brother

Marc Sageloly says being there for young boys while they're growing up can pay huge dividends

Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Search and Rescue runs in the family for Jamie Lynn Marshall

In this week's edition of Helpers, Tiffy Thompson talks to a volunteer who is proud to help families when their loved ones are missing, even though sometimes the outcome isn't good

Nov 4, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Skilled handyman finds rewarding work at Habitat for Humanity

In this week's Helpers feature, we meet John Willcock. He can do it all, but finds one aspect of home building to be the most rewarding

Oct 28, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Jamie and Jessie Boston have gone from bewildered parents to autism advocates

The husband and wife team have helped create a long list of sensory-friendly events locally

Oct 21, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Just like the posties, Al the school crossing guard is an 'all-weather fighter'

An injury took him out of the sheet metal game, but Wesley Allan Moore found a new calling and he's determined to keep at it

Oct 15, 2019 10:00 AM Read more >

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