Inspire

These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Jenna Lorette - The Mortgage Centre as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Local teen finds winning formula with jiu-jitsu tourney triumphs

'He has a natural ability and learns the art very efficiently,' says Alex Jeffrey, head coach of Driven Jiu Jitsu in Midland

Dec 14, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Local youth performing in A Christmas Carol, the Panto wants to be 'movie star'

'Everyone is so welcoming. It's an amazing experience,' says Cooper Reynolds of performing in latest Drayton production at King's Wharf Theatre

Nov 7, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >

Hundreds of local kids challenge themselves on 'beautiful track'

'You get out of school and you get to run,' says Grade 6 runner Grayson Boettger, of Huron Park Public School in Midland

Oct 21, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Midland scholar Hannah Thomas tackling surgical access disparity

'I decided to do this because I have a deep passion for improving health-care systems,' says former PSS student, who is currently pursuing her PhD in health policy at Stanford University

Oct 2, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Penetanguishene singer 'able to live by gigs', forging place on music scene

'I'm so lucky that I get to do what I love every day,' says singer Emma Reynolds, who released a new single Friday

Sep 2, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Who is that artist in the window? Quest's artist-in-residence draws in nature

“I’m very interested in the intersection of nature, science, art and femininity,” says Quest's artist-in-residence Sarah Hancock.

Jul 25, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Penetanguishene boy headed to his third ball hockey provincials

"He’s smart. He passes when he should pass and he shoots when he should," says PMMBHL President Jamie Robillard

Jun 25, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Local teens hitting all gears on national mountain biking circuit

Léo Chicoine, from Tiny, and Midland's Farland Lamont enjoy the camaraderie, competition and speed of mountain biking

Jun 10, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

St. Theresa's environmental champion receives prestigious award

'With just the three of us, it didn’t seem like we could make that much of a difference, but then it just shows that we can,' student J. J. Mc Tague says after receiving SSEA environmental champion award

Apr 25, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Eat your heart out Young Sheldon, Darsh Visani is the real deal

'One thing I like about teaching is seeing all the kids’ creativity come to life. . .coding is just like electronic art,' says coding instructor Darsh Visani, 13

Mar 26, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

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