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: 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 >

Inspire: Get involved advises busy Nouvelon senior, you won’t regret it

Brayden Bertrand is an active Grade 12 student at École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur. Involved in both school sports and school politics, he is also a busy community volunteer

Dec 18, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Mélanie Denis-Plante likes to be involved

It’s important for young people to have a voice and use it, says this Grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique l'Horizon

Nov 18, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Alice Aol is determined to make a difference in the world

Inspired by her mother, this international student from Uganda travelled to Canada to chase her education dreams and pursue her goal of having an impact 

Sep 2, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Laurentian student leader encourages youth to get involved

Afsana Ayub led a group of diverse volunteers in a clean-up blitz this spring

Aug 1, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Teenage newcomer Christy Anoh has many dreams for her future

Recently immigrating to Canada from the Ivory Coast, Christy has jumped right into school life at Collège Notre-Dame

Jul 3, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Inspire: Zavier Simard and using science to better the world

Grade 8 student from Sudbury competed this week at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa

May 31, 2024 11:57 AM Read more >

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