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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
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Cycling community celebrates 'amazing' local world champions
'Last year, I didn't even finish the race, so this year, getting on the podium was huge,' said Severn cyclist who finished third at world championships
Sep 7, 2023 12:30 PM
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Rama teen helps Ontario net silver medal on big stage
'It was an awesome moment,' says 14-year-old who helped Team Ontario win silver medal at North American Indigenous Games in Halifax
Aug 2, 2023 1:15 PM
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Orillia siblings from musical family hitting all the right notes
'They both work extremely hard,' says mom/teacher of Noah and Anna Box, who both shone recently at Ontario Music Festival Association’s provincial finals
Jul 5, 2023 12:45 PM
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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'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
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