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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.


Surrogate honours lost mother-in-law with baby for another family

Surrogate honours lost mother-in-law with baby for another family

When Cherie Behrens decided to become a surrogate mother, she didn’t realize the impact it would have on her life
Sault musician offers a helping hand

Sault musician offers a helping hand

Saultite, Vince Boschi hopes to help people grappling with mental health issues through his latest song and video
Cole MacKay urges Canadians to join stem cell registry

Cole MacKay urges Canadians to join stem cell registry

Greyhound invites others to be heroes, save lives
Woman with many hats lives like lioness

Woman with many hats lives like lioness

Communicates a will to keep things fresh, avoid stagnation
Trail system maintained by volunteers reopens in Thessalon (8 photos)

Trail system maintained by volunteers reopens in Thessalon (8 photos)

Stewart Highlands trails, closed since 2014, has reopened thanks to busy volunteers
Summer camp rethinks and regroups during COVID shutdowns

Summer camp rethinks and regroups during COVID shutdowns

All Tribes Christian Camp, under the direction of Chrissy Fliestra, plans return with new high-ropes course
Soup kitchen manager 'overwhelmed' by Metro donation

Soup kitchen manager 'overwhelmed' by Metro donation

Donation part of a province-wide campaign for COVID-19 relief. Came as need for soup kitchen services rises dramatically over last year
Purple Ribbon campaign boosts local Soup Kitchen

Purple Ribbon campaign boosts local Soup Kitchen

The donation comes as part of Boilermakers Local 128's campaign to support essential workers
Santa helps feed people in need on the Island and area (8 photos)

Santa helps feed people in need on the Island and area (8 photos)

Santa and Mrs. Claus take a drive around the Island collecting donations, waving hello
Sault couple looking to collect book donations for newborns

Sault couple looking to collect book donations for newborns

They hope to collect 900 books per year, one for each baby born at SAH