Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of our sponsors as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Helpers: Meet Allan Walsh, Sudbury’s resident jazzman

The artistic director of Jazz Sudbury, host of a popular jazz show on CKLU, teacher and, let’s not forget, musician, has helped foster a love of music in the Nickel City for more than 30 years

Sep 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Meet Carmen Portelance, 'The Duchess of Dowling'

Volunteering is life for Carmen and her husband Marcel

Aug 2, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Barb Knuff's green thumb helps brighten her community

The lovely little park located at the corner of John and Paris streets just before the Bridge of Nations, is a labour of love. John Street Park is maintained by Sudbury Horticultural Society volunteers with a bit of help from the city.

Jul 4, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Cortney St. Jean is an Uptown girl

Chair of the Uptown CAN since 2018, St. Jean helps to keep her neighbourhood beautiful

Jun 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: The small but mighty Royal Purple Lodge 148

They might have fewer than 10 members, but Sudbury’s Royal Purple Lodge volunteers get it done

May 3, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: This master gardener helps grow community, too

Linda Hachez loves to get her hands dirty in the soil, and as a volunteer she has worked with several local organizations to pass along her horticultural skills and teach people how to grow and cook their own food

Apr 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Anna Maria Barsanti, working to make Sudbury safer

Through her work, Barsanti aims to understand what makes young people commit violent acts and step in before someone gets hurt, but she also works to help make Greater Sudbury more welcoming

Mar 1, 2024 12:14 PM Read more >

Helpers: Sudbury artist helps people cope with loss of a pet

Chantal Gladu Depatie's pet memorials are treasured keepsakes 

Feb 3, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Helpers: BioPed Footwear helping to reduce poverty in Caribbean

Lisa Labreche says visiting Haiti as an ambassador for Soles4Souls has been a life-changing experience

Jan 3, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: ‘Handy Andy’ a familiar face at Sudbury festivals

Recognizable for his signature Tilley hat, Andy McClellan considers himself a ‘Walmart greeter’ when he’s on festival duty

Dec 2, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

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