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.

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 >

Tenacious soccer foursome to compete at Madrid showcase

‘I was mind blown,’ says 10-year-old Emily Evans, who will compete in Spain with teammates Elizabeth O’Toole and Jordan Beith, as well as 8-year-old Drew Beith, at the 2024 Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge

Jul 12, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Nine-year-old Sault girl publishes book on running your own business

Assisted by entrepreneurial father, Hannah Buconjic offers 25 business tips for young people

Jun 10, 2023 7:48 PM Read more >

Two high school students wheeled elderly assault victim to safety

‘Those boys, they gave me a new meaning to the new generation,’ says woman attacked on boardwalk in her wheelchair. ‘They went out of their way to help a senior’

May 21, 2023 4:32 PM Read more >

White Pines student a repeat finalist in national public speaking contest

Speaker's Idol: Nevaeh Pine of Garden River to use speech on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people to highlight impacts of systemic racism

May 9, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

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