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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.

Lakehead provides a boost to student-based businesses

Lakehead provides a boost to student-based businesses

The latest group of graduates from the Ascend Accelerator program were honoured on Friday.
Seven-year-old wins Toyota Dream Car art contest

Seven-year-old wins Toyota Dream Car art contest

Elena Glavish’s drawing is now eligible for the World Finals later this summer.
Local swimmer giving back with marathon swim

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.
Pope John Paul II program wins Tbaytel for Good award

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.
Students reflect on national science fair experience

Students reflect on national science fair experience

Six students travelled to Ottawa for the event from May 25 to June 1.
Adaptable Intelligence Tests available for youth on Saturday

Adaptable Intelligence Tests available for youth on Saturday

Northwest Ontario Therapy is offering the standardized aptitude tests on Saturday.
Local students 'Enter the Den'

Local students 'Enter the Den'

Students in Grades 7-12 present their business plans to a panel of judges.
Students take part in Special Olympics multi-sport day

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.
Students take on green energy and robotics challenges

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.
Enactus Lakehead team qualifies for nationals

Enactus Lakehead team qualifies for nationals

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