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.

Mother of child with rare disorder running 400 km for SickKids

Kirsty (Coco) Carson's son Bryce lives with Williams syndrome and needs continual checkups at SickKids

May 6, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Service dog training group aims to crack down on fake certifications

The inspiration for the business stems from personal experience. Both founders have trained their own service dogs

Apr 4, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

'He always wanted to help': Author honours late nephew with donation to SOYA

In memory of her late nephew, Jennifer Barone launched a heartfelt campaign that raised funds and awareness for Save Our Young Adults, a local organization that helps young people

Apr 1, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

‘Fantastic Falcons’ hold cereal drive for Sault food banks

Students from each Anna McCrea Public School class do their part for community’s hungry, collect over 400 boxes of cereal

Mar 5, 2025 9:27 AM Read more >

Sault native throwing punches to help fight cancer

Dave Patriquin will box in the Fight To End Cancer Charity Gala in Toronto on May 31

Feb 4, 2025 8:38 AM Read more >

Nigerian who immigrated to Canada now helps others feel at home in the Sault

'Sometimes they come here with no family. For me, it’s a way to give back from one immigrant to another,' says Mary Ogenyi-Igoche

Jan 1, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Innovative street program gets an upgraded ride

The former purple Community Wellness Bus was repurposed from an end-of-life ambulance. The all-new bus is expected to need fewer repairs and spend more time on the streets to fulfil its mission

Dec 1, 2024 2:47 PM Read more >

Girls take to the ice in honour of Debbie Sims

Retired credit union official was dedicated to getting girls involved in hockey, helped Sault Female Hockey Association to grow

Nov 9, 2024 2:27 PM Read more >

This local food drive got really creative for a canned good cause

Display of donated canned food in shape of Rubik’s Cube was one of several such displays at Station Mall as part of CANstruction effort to help local food banks

Oct 8, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Local volunteer reflects on three decades as a ‘Big’

'If you really enjoy what you’re doing it just becomes a part of your regular routine': Marc Sageloly has given his time to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie since 1993

Sep 1, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

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