Inspire

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

Youth club encourages philanthropy and volunteering

'I think it's cool that we are donating money to people and programs that need it,' says Ava Saunders, Interact Club of Collingwood president

Oct 28, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Local students get life-changing experiences in Rotary exchange

'There are friends I have made that I will be connected to for the rest of my life,' says Abby Diltes, who is on the Rotary Youth Exchange in Germany

Oct 12, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Collingwood teen discovers athletic passion in 19th-century sport

Nottawa athlete is making a name for himself and setting records in steeplechase

Aug 27, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Pretty River student brings home silver in national science fair

A high school student from Collingwood celebrated a big win last week, bringing home a silver medal at the Canada Wide Science Fair.

May 29, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Collingwood Collegiate Institute student self-publishes first novel

The 16-year-old is working on a series of fantasy fiction books that were first inspired by his favourite TV show

Apr 29, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Local 13-year-old youngest on Big Air competition and show team

The young snowboarder from The Blue Mountains followed his teammates off a 50-foot jump at Blue Mountain over March Break

Mar 29, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Collingwood alpine skier will race for Canada at the Paralympic Winter Games

'I am able to fulfill my lifelong dream of going to the Olympics,' said Gosselin, who lost her shoulder to bone cancer when she was 18 years old

Mar 1, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Life through a lens 'clicked' for budding youth photographer

Nathan Bedard, 15, started taking photos while riding around town on his bike, now he's making a business from it

Jan 31, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Kids' donation to animal shelter ends on a high note

Birthday money, lemonade stand profits, and piggy banks – kids in the community keep turning up with donations for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Dec 29, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Collingwood youth club 'sways from the norm' to raise money for those in need

The Interact Club of Collingwood is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Collingwood and South Georgian Bay

Nov 29, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >