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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.

дякую - Sister Act patrons receive big 'thank you' for donation to Ukraine

дякую - Sister Act patrons receive big 'thank you' for donation to Ukraine

'We were all blown away by the generosity of everyone,' said director Lucas Beaver
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Woman rescues 180 cats during pandemic, so far

Woman rescues 180 cats during pandemic, so far

Uses resources and problem-solving skills to offer animals a next chance
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Nervous about finding a job or asking someone on a date? Toastmasters to the rescue

Nervous about finding a job or asking someone on a date? Toastmasters to the rescue

Toastmasters helps teach people to stay personally connected in a digital world
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Caring mom answers call to help other people's children

Caring mom answers call to help other people's children

Connie 'Mama Bear' Raynor-Elliott continues 10-year journey to fill in the gaps with Save Our Young Adults (SOYA)
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Meaghan Kent finds a picture perfect way to help newborns

Meaghan Kent finds a picture perfect way to help newborns

The fundraiser in support of the newborn intensive care unit of the Sault Area Hospital will run until Dec. 31
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Local artist sells forget-me-not painting for Alzheimer Society

Local artist sells forget-me-not painting for Alzheimer Society

'I never thought that I’d be considered an artist, this is just me following my passion,' says Tania Taraniuk-Caputo
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Echo Bay man battling incurable cancer fighting towards a cure

Echo Bay man battling incurable cancer fighting towards a cure

Echo Bay couple work hard to help others living with multiple myeloma while struggling with it themselves
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Search for remains of relative leads activist to auction Indigenous artwork for charity

Search for remains of relative leads activist to auction Indigenous artwork for charity

Anishinaabe volunteer organizes Full Circle Auction and donates all proceeds to Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association
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Good neighbour discovers empathy goes a long way in the opioid crisis

Good neighbour discovers empathy goes a long way in the opioid crisis

Young good Samaritan cleans up and safely disposes of hundreds of used, discarded needles in her neighbourhood
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Davey Home residents get special outdoor concert during city tour (5 photos)

Davey Home residents get special outdoor concert during city tour (5 photos)

Staff hope to give the residents a tour around the city twice a week
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