Helpers

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

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 >

The volunteers helping homeless veterans 'Leave the Streets Behind'

On Wednesday, the Thorold Legion hosted a meeting with various emergency services to coordinate homeless veteran support efforts; 'Our main problem is finding housing'

Mar 30, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Local woman celebrates 100th blood donation

Joyce Little started donating blood when she was 17 years old; 'There’s so many people who can’t that I always felt a responsibility to do it'

Mar 4, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

The volunteers trying to make Thorold a better place

City committee members old and new explain why they decided to get involved with their community; 'Where you live should be the best place possible'

Feb 4, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

Local recovery advocate receives Queen's Platinum Jubilee Award

Ken MacKenzie has devoted his life to the place that helped him stay sober: ARID Recovery Homes on Pine St S; 'I love coming here and working with other recovering people'

Jan 7, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

Thorold family pays it forward with GFL donation to Shriners

GFL Environmental has donated $5,000 to the Shriners on behalf of a Thorold family who got help from the organization when they needed it most; 'We gained a whole different type of family'

Dec 15, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Cancer survivor pays it forward with concert at hair salon

Local musician Chris Scott serenaded the hairdresser, whose act of kindness helped him through his darkest time; 'If everybody shows a little kindness we can change the world'

Oct 8, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

New supporters help turn Terry Fox Run into great success

This year's Thorold Terry Fox Run saw an influx of new participants who felt inspired to raise money for cancer research; 'People were stopping and cheering us on'

Sep 20, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

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