Inspire

These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible by the continued support of Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Inspire: Matthew Gergis is proud of his wings

A flight sergeant with the 200 Wolf Squadron of the Royal Canada Air Cadets, the teenager credits the cadet program for providing him with valuable experiences that extend far beyond the ability to drill or keep his uniform in good order

Oct 23, 2025 11:57 AM Read more >

Inspire: Sudbury nursing student earns second Hearing Services scholarship

Claudia Bogdanowicz lost her hearing at age four and for a time lost some ability to speak, but she is speaking now and, as a fourth-year nursing student at Laurentian University, can’t wait to get out into the field to practice her craft

Sep 18, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Samuel Sweet wants to see you on the bus

Every young person enjoys extracurricular activities and Samuel Sweet is no different, except the activity he is most focused on is improving public transit

Aug 18, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Sporty Mya Massimiliano wants to give back

Involved in sports and volunteering, the Grade 12 Marymount Academy student is an active volunteer who is looking for a career that will help the public

Jul 18, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Inspire: Kemi Toki aims to be the change in the world

St. Charles College Grade 12 student said growing up she didn’t see many people who look like she does represented so she set a goal of doing something about that

Jun 18, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Laurentian grad student balances brain research with climate action

Whether she’s studying brain cells or building bee hotels, Avery Morin is proving that students can be powerful agents of change—both academically and environmentally.

May 19, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Success means seizing opportunities, says Hailey Sutherland

Anishinaabe Oji-Cree kwe from Constance Lake First Nation is a Laurentian grad, model and beadworker who says achievement is about believing ‘in your inner fire’

Apr 18, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Inspire: Vienna Lessard knows exactly where she’s going

The Grade 12 Collège Notre-Dame student has a clear idea of how she wants her career to go and she’s got the plan to make it happen

Mar 18, 2025 11:14 AM Read more >

Inspire: Meet Cambrian welding ‘prodigy’ Ian Ketcheson

Multiple medallist in Skills Ontario and Skills Canada competition takes his inspiration from his parents and a special teacher

Feb 18, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Olivia Lachapelle has her eyes firmly on the prize

The Grade 11 student at École secondaire  catholique Champlain in Chelmsford is a dedicated volunteer with a clear idea of where she wants to go and how she is going to get there

Jan 18, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

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