Helpers

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

Teenager shares love of vintage film with local seniors

14-year-old Holden Dittrick has found a captive audience in the seniors at Cobblestone Gardens; 'It brings me joy watching them laugh and having fun'

Nov 27, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Newcomers Club celebrates 45 years of welcoming women to the area

The St. Catharines and District Newcomers Club celebrated its 45th anniversary over the weekend with a high tea at the Thorold Seniors' Centre

Oct 23, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Thorold Craft Ladies get together to give back

Every Tuesday afternoon a group of women get together at the Thorold Seniors' Centre to craft goods for those in need; 'You have to do three good deeds a day'

Oct 1, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Thorold's Craft Ladies get together to give back

Every Tuesday afternoon a group of women get together at the Thorold Seniors' Centre to craft goods for those in need; 'You have to do three good deeds a day'

Sep 19, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Thorold youth gets crash course in community leadership

The TCAG launched a Leaders-in-Training program, which aims to transform kids into community builders; 'It was a smashing success'

Aug 25, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Thorold seniors tackle food insecurity with affordable produce market

The Thorold Senior Citizens Association has teamed up with United Way to make fresh produce affordable again; 'This is not about making big bucks'

Aug 6, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Thorold Fire Services celebrates latest batch of volunteers

A graduation ceremony for the 2023 class of volunteer firefighters was held on Monday evening; 'It’s healthy for the fire service to have new blood'

Jun 27, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

The men who took ‘Lest We Forget’ to heart

For the past few decades, these Thorold men have made sure that those who fought will never be forgotten; 'We’re making sure the torch isn’t dropped'

Jun 3, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

The neighbourhood champion trying to foster connection

Karen Schilstra and her family want Thorold residents to reconnect with their neighbours; 'Get away from our screens, get away from our phones and sit out on the porch'

Apr 26, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

The local volunteers helping homeless veterans

For the past two years, Thorold Legion members Ken Smalko and Jeannie Soper have been working hard to get homeless veterans off the streets

Apr 9, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

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