Inspire

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

'Natural leader': Award-winning local cadet inspired her troops

'I learned how to be a leader which could be very important in a work setting,' says Lily Montague, a graduate of the 99 Lynx Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron of Orillia

Nov 7, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Couchiching Conservancy teaming up with local youth to 'help the environment'

'I want to get out there in the environment and help out. It’s something I really care about,' says Patrick Jones, a youth volunteer with the Couchiching Conservancy

Oct 17, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Orillia teen working hard to realize big-league baseball dreams

'I like catching because I'm involved in every single pitch of the game,' says Jackson Winacott, who has been invited to Best in the U.S. MLB Showcase

Sep 20, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Orillia Big Brothers Big Sisters duo is a match made in heaven

'Being a single mom, I wanted Andy to have someone she can talk to,' said 12-year-old's mother; local agency is in desperate need of male volunteers

Aug 12, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

'Amazing' local kids working on five ideas to make Orillia better

'I think it's exciting for kids to be able to create something that didn’t exist before and have something come to fruition out of thin air,' says a Rainbow Initiative mentor

Jul 9, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Disappointment fuels new passion for volunteering for Orillia teen

‘I don’t see volunteering as a job or a task. It’s more of a fun activity that allows you to give back to the community,’ says Lions Oval student

Jun 5, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Local dog lover donates birthday money to Orillia Animal Centre

'It’s exceptionally meaningful because not only does it show the natural compassion and care that young people have for animals, it shows selflessness,' says OSPCA official

Feb 27, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Orillia teen heading south to make pitch for big league dream

'I want to go down there, compete, and help win a championship ... I want to see how far my talent can go in the sport,' says 18-year-old Kaden Noble

Feb 3, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

OSS students give the gift of joy to ailing children at OSMH

'It's incredibly special when families and patients find out that a group of young people within their own community are showing such kindness,' said OSMH official

Jan 9, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

New initiative aims to give Orillia youth 'a voice' in the community

'Kids don't usually get much of an opportunity to have their outlook being shared with the community and I think it's really important to change that,' says local youth

Nov 30, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

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