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

Guelph student serves as legislative page at Queen's Park

Guelph student serves as legislative page at Queen's Park

Frederick Funk, a Grade 8 student from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Guelph, recently completed a four-week term as a Legislative page at Queen’s Park in Toronto
Guelph kickboxer off to compete for world championship

Guelph kickboxer off to compete for world championship

Molly Martin won her first major title at the National Kickboxing Championships earlier this month. She now qualifies for the World Championships in October
John McCrae students off to provincial curling championship

John McCrae students off to provincial curling championship

'It will be fun to meet the other teams and see what tips they have, and to see how we compare to them,' says Grade 7 competitor
Spreading the love with Valentines for Vets

Spreading the love with Valentines for Vets

An after-school program in Guelph is taking part in Valentines for Vets, where they create cards of thanks and love which are then delivered to veterans in long-term care facilities
Guelph lawn bowler set to represent Canada at World Championship

Guelph lawn bowler set to represent Canada at World Championship

The 27-year-old will compete in the gold singles short mat lawn bowling event at the tournament from March 17-19
Guelph YouTuber hits a note sharing love of K-Pop with others

Guelph YouTuber hits a note sharing love of K-Pop with others

Andrew Piluk has been creating videos reacting to the latest K-Pop hits for almost four years
High school students give back to a community member in need

High school students give back to a community member in need

'If we can combine learning and helping in the community, everybody wins in that situation'
She wasn't named after the Dallas Cowboys for nothing

She wasn't named after the Dallas Cowboys for nothing

An assistant coach for her high school team, Madison Dallas Howell dreams of being an offensive line coach in the NFL
Guelph youth behind mental health 'Wellness 4 All' initiative

Guelph youth behind mental health 'Wellness 4 All' initiative

Alexandra Elmslie created the resource while still a student at John F. Ross high school
Guelph-Wellington paramedic publishes children’s book on grief

Guelph-Wellington paramedic publishes children’s book on grief

An Emotion Called Grief began when Heather Eimers learned of her step-father's death