Inspire

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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.

Seven-year-old wins Toyota Dream Car art contest

Elena Glavish’s drawing is now eligible for the World Finals later this summer.

Jul 2, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

Local swimmer giving back with marathon swim

Tori Niittynen-Dreifelds is doing a 10-kilometre swim on June 28 at the Lakehead University pool to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario.

Jun 22, 2024 5:01 PM Read more >

Pope John Paul II program wins Tbaytel for Good award

The Grade 7 Grand-friend program was one of five grant recipients announced on Tuesday.

Jun 20, 2024 10:09 AM Read more >

Students reflect on national science fair experience

Six students travelled to Ottawa for the event from May 25 to June 1.

Jun 19, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Adaptable Intelligence Tests available for youth on Saturday

Northwest Ontario Therapy is offering the standardized aptitude tests on Saturday.

May 24, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

Local students 'Enter the Den'

Students in Grades 7-12 present their business plans to a panel of judges.

May 9, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Students take part in Special Olympics multi-sport day

Over 200 elementary students from 18 schools in Thunder Bay tried out different sports at Lakehead University on Thursday.

Apr 26, 2024 11:49 AM Read more >

Students take on green energy and robotics challenges

Grade 7 and 8 students from Pope John Paul II and Bishop E.Q. Jennings were involved in a Lego robotics and green energy challenge as part of the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board’s STEM program.

Apr 1, 2024 9:11 AM Read more >

Enactus Lakehead team qualifies for nationals

The Enactus Lakehead team earned runner-up honours in the TD Entrepreneurship Challenge last week in Mississauga.

Mar 13, 2024 4:57 PM Read more >

St. Ann students take the great big crunch

Students enjoyed apples on Thursday in support of healthy food at school.

Mar 7, 2024 4:54 PM Read more >