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.

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 >

Young thespian Taye Theophilus happy to be bitten by acting bug

'It’s not always going to go the way you planned,' GBDSS student says about performing. 'It’s a big game of chance. Appreciate it if you do get a role, and play the role as best you can'

Feb 25, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Local teen stickhandling her way to top of women’s hockey

At 15 years old, Sonia Mehta is the youngest player on the Barrie Junior Sharks under-22 team

Jan 30, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Spotlight on talent: Local teen working to become a triple threat

Grade 12 GBDSS student Brennan Bielefeld enjoys acting, singing and writing music and hopes to pursue a career in the arts

Dec 15, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Runner, figure skater, thespian: 11-year-old not standing still

Bayview Public School has a talented runner on their cross-country team in Grace Desjardins, who also figure skates competitively, and just started performing on stage at the King’s Wharf Theatre

Nov 14, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Local student eyes future as doctor specializing in women's health

'I want to offer women a place where they won’t have men disregard their issues as another ‘problem’,' says Midland's Bryana Beans, 17, who hopes to open clinic for women

Oct 17, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

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