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Great Stories

Do you know someone with a great story? We want to share it!

Everyone knows a great person with a great story. So, our concept is simple. Find amazing people in our community with great stories to tell and share those stories with everyone else.

We are looking for heroes, philanthropists, innovators, volunteers, good neighbours, visionaries, donors, adventurers, veterans or anyone you think is a great person with a unique story.

Submit a short summary that includes the name of the person and the story you think we should highlight. Give us your name and contact info as well as the contact for the person you want us to write about (or the best person to contact that can tell their story).

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Here's how the Summer Company Program's young entrepreneurs are making a go of it

Here's how the Summer Company Program's young entrepreneurs are making a go of it

COVID-19 threw a curve at the program, but student entrepreneurs have carried on
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Mazzuca dreams big, hopes to one day produce national level player

Mazzuca dreams big, hopes to one day produce national level player

Local organizer, coach plays big role in soccer’s development
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High school entrepreneur hopes drone photography business will take off

High school entrepreneur hopes drone photography business will take off

Local Grade 12 student Thomas Irwin is among those helped out by the annual Summer Company Program
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Father Time has not slowed down local golfer Don Martone

Father Time has not slowed down local golfer Don Martone

Martone preparing for this weekend's Root River Open, but also has eye on a record this Labour Day
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Sault company steps in to save Algoma district Meals on Wheels program

Sault company steps in to save Algoma district Meals on Wheels program

Pandemic bringing back sense of 'neighbourhood and belonging,' administrator says
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Closed amid pandemic, police resource centre leaves hole, says John Howard official

Closed amid pandemic, police resource centre leaves hole, says John Howard official

There are no indications as to when the Gore Street facility, which has been hailed for its approach to social issues, will reopen
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Rainbow Camp organizer needs help to make virtual version happen this summer

Rainbow Camp organizer needs help to make virtual version happen this summer

In light of COVID-19 restrictions, organizers have moved to an online format to provide 2SLGBTW youth with an inclusive and safe space this summer
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When the COVID-19 crisis hit, Tyler Onofrio's cosmetics company went into overdrive

When the COVID-19 crisis hit, Tyler Onofrio's cosmetics company went into overdrive

Hand sanitizer production has put OC Hair Bath & Body Co. on the front line of the COVID-19 fight
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Sault native travels the world, test drives latest vehicles, gets paid for it

Sault native travels the world, test drives latest vehicles, gets paid for it

Alisa Priddle calls job as Motor Trend editor ‘the icing on the cake’
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COVID-19 tough on food suppliers, but could lead to boost in local marketing, say experts

COVID-19 tough on food suppliers, but could lead to boost in local marketing, say experts

A major issue is the restaurant industry, which buys a lot of local food
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