Inspire

These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Sunshine Super Wash. as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Local youth on 'Quest' to be crowned Canada's Spelling Bee champ

'I believe that if I really focus ... I can advance through all the elimination rounds. I feel ready, even if I am one of the youngest competitors,' says local 10-year-old

May 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Sweet fundraiser hits the right notes for Orillia music students

'I really like music because it just makes you feel open-minded and makes you feel like you're free,' says Grade 3 student who helped raise money to buy keyboards

May 5, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

OSS student to bring 'holiday spirit' to local seniors on Easter

'I know it will mean a lot to people to receive these baskets. It can really help with holiday spirit,' says local teen who was inspired by her grandmother

Mar 30, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

'A miracle': Local teens to gallop into Texas for Youth World Cup

'You don’t hear about too many people from Oro-Medonte going out and representing on the national level. I think it’s pretty cool,' says local teen

Feb 27, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Orillia country artist earns invite to play at Boots and Hearts

'This is something I’ve dreamed of. I feel wildly blessed,' says Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School graduate Parker Graye

Feb 8, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Youth centre worker takes wheel of cab, helps avert tragedy

After noticing cab driver foaming at the mouth, worker jumped into front seat to take control of the vehicle as six youths 'freaked out' during scary incident

Jan 3, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

'Really big help': Coat drive fills a key need (5 photos)

'We are really happy with the response from the community — both in donations and families coming to access the coats,' says official, noting 560 coats have been picked up

Dec 8, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

OSS Students for Change focused on 'giving back' to community

'Being a part of this group showed me how getting involved and helping other people can develop me as a person,' says student

Nov 7, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

Local student raises $1,400 for cancer in memory of beloved papa

'I understand the pressure of all the people who have family members dealing with cancer,' says Grade 3 student whose grandfather succumbed to cancer two weeks ago

Oct 4, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Local teen realizes dream, helps Team Ontario win national title

'It’s something I had always dreamed of accomplishing when I was younger but never thought of it as an obtainable goal,' says Orillia lacrosse player

Aug 29, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

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