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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.


'Bridging the gap': OPP join with local youth for new committee

'Bridging the gap': OPP join with local youth for new committee

'What we have to say should definitely be part of the conversation,' says 16-year-old chair of OPP youth committee
PWHL was 'A Long Time Coming,' says documentary by Collingwood Lightning alumnus

PWHL was 'A Long Time Coming,' says documentary by Collingwood Lightning alumnus

Documentary will premier in Collingwood and will support girls who want to play hockey
Collingwood teen goes extra mile for GTHS animals

Collingwood teen goes extra mile for GTHS animals

The opportunity to come in every day and help is so amazing. I really love it. It’s like a second home to me,' says Georgian Triangle Humane Society volunteer and co-op student Eve Borisova
21 Collingwood students using vacay funds for service trip to Costa Rica

21 Collingwood students using vacay funds for service trip to Costa Rica

Trips have been on hold for six years, but students again travelling to help with local project
Youth club encourages philanthropy and volunteering

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
Local students get life-changing experiences in Rotary exchange

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
Collingwood teen discovers athletic passion in 19th-century sport

Collingwood teen discovers athletic passion in 19th-century sport

Nottawa athlete is making a name for himself and setting records in steeplechase
Pretty River student brings home silver in national science fair

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.
Collingwood Collegiate Institute student self-publishes first novel

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

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