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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Emcon Services INC. as part of our Community Leaders Program.

'Really great experience': Youth summer jobs program expanding nation-wide

'Really great experience': Youth summer jobs program expanding nation-wide

Minister of Families and Jobs, Patty Hajdu, said the program also gives students an opportunity to explore different career paths to see if it's a good fit for them.
Birchbark canoe project teaches much more than woodworking

Birchbark canoe project teaches much more than woodworking

Students from Thunder Bay and Dryden collaborated to collect materials and build a traditional birchbark canoe.
Local students build pollinator garden in memory of principal

Local students build pollinator garden in memory of principal

Kiwanis and Ogden Community school constructed a polinator garden in memory of the former principal and Kiwanis club volunteer, Scott Harris
‘Throw your stuff away’: St. Ignatius students encourage residents to litter less

‘Throw your stuff away’: St. Ignatius students encourage residents to litter less

The class has primed the garbage cans to display at the waterfront and is now working on “beautifying” them.
Hammarskjold brings Dracula to life

Hammarskjold brings Dracula to life

The play runs on May 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. in the Hammarskjold High School gym.
Young bowlers are heading to national championships

Young bowlers are heading to national championships

The Youth Bowl Canada national championships are in Edmonton from May 5 to 7 and the Canadian Tenpin Federation national championships are from May 15 to 18 in Quebec City.
Thunder Bay celebrates youth week

Thunder Bay celebrates youth week

Youth Week is from May 1 to 7, with something for everyone ages 10 to 24.
School of Rock 'nothing short of a blast': actor

School of Rock 'nothing short of a blast': actor

About 100 students from St. Patrick High School are involved in the musical, School of Rock
Students part of FridaysForFuture are 'just here to be heard'

Students part of FridaysForFuture are 'just here to be heard'

“We want to work with the government. We want our message brought higher up because it is incredibly important for all of us," said Grade 12 student, Kate Haering.
A team of six local youth will be heading to New Brunswick for science

A team of six local youth will be heading to New Brunswick for science

The team consists of Livia Hoard, Celeste Marcon, Chloe Nordstrom, Aby Nelson, Lakelan Mackenzie and Gabriela Blandon Atia.
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