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.

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 Read more >

VIDEO: 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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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 >

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