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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.


Exhibit, walking tour to highlight Jewish impact on Sault Ste. Marie

Exhibit, walking tour to highlight Jewish impact on Sault Ste. Marie

Tova Arbus says telling the history of the city's small but mighty congregation of Jewish families is all the more important with the rise of anti-Semitism on the global stage
Fringe North's Peter Rowe thinks the festival could span the St. Marys River

Fringe North's Peter Rowe thinks the festival could span the St. Marys River

He also sees the new downtown plaza as a potential performance venue
For 24 years, when something terrible happens, Lisa Whalen has been there to help

For 24 years, when something terrible happens, Lisa Whalen has been there to help

As a Victims Services of Algoma volunteer, Whalen says she has learned that it's important for people dealing with tragedy to know they're not alone
How James O'Brien accomplished a dream — and gave back

How James O'Brien accomplished a dream — and gave back

The opportunity to raise funds for ARCH inspired the local yoga instructor to return to an unfinished challenge
Burglary adds extra urgency to this year's SOYA Christmas fundraising

Burglary adds extra urgency to this year's SOYA Christmas fundraising

For six years Connie Raynor-Elliott has baking treats to help those affected by addiction
Community-based festival a labour of love for Nicole Dyble

Community-based festival a labour of love for Nicole Dyble

Events like Fishbowl Fest are 'a sort of launching pad for ideas', says former Gore Street Cafe owner
Volunteer's mission results in warm feet, 'tearful moments'

Volunteer's mission results in warm feet, 'tearful moments'

Leslie Cassidy-Amadio says the idea for her charity hit her like a lightning bolt
It's all about quality time for this Big Brother

It's all about quality time for this Big Brother

Marc Sageloly says being there for young boys while they're growing up can pay huge dividends
Search and Rescue runs in the family for Jamie Lynn Marshall

Search and Rescue runs in the family for Jamie Lynn Marshall

In this week's edition of Helpers, Tiffy Thompson talks to a volunteer who is proud to help families when their loved ones are missing, even though sometimes the outcome isn't good
Skilled handyman finds rewarding work at Habitat for Humanity

Skilled handyman finds rewarding work at Habitat for Humanity

In this week's Helpers feature, we meet John Willcock. He can do it all, but finds one aspect of home building to be the most rewarding