Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Carleton Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Crowdfunding campaign started for Max Keeping's hospitalized son

Dan Champagne hopes the fundraiser will reduce some of the financial stress that has come along with the personal and medical stress for Holley and his wife, Emily Cameron.

Jan 17, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

Chef training provides new life for Ukranian refugee

Training as a cook was just the opportunity Ukrainian refugee Tetiana Kitsynenko needed to start her new life in Canada.

Jan 14, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Pembroke charity offers assistance to homeless population

It is built upon an initiative that began in February of this year when it opened a Warming Centre within its Victoria Avenue facility to provide the area’s homeless population with a safe, warm indoor space for the remaining winter months.

Jan 9, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

Renfrew store owner sets up business to raise money for others

A Renfrew woman started a non-profit second hand store where every month proceeds of sales go directly to a different charity so that th

Jan 4, 2023 8:25 AM Read more >

Girl's handmade ornaments raise $600 for Snowsuit Fund

Millie Ross was concerned when she heard about all the kids who needed snowsuits this winter, so she jumped into action.

Dec 14, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Learning to deal with grief and loss over the holiday season

For those who recently lost a family member or a cherished friend, Dec. 25 and the whole holiday season can be tough to handle

Dec 5, 2022 8:10 AM Read more >

Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle campaign officially underway

Red Christmas Kettles will be located in shopping centres and stores around the city through December 24 for the Salvation Army's largest public fundraising drive of the year.

Nov 28, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Local tourism group donates medical supplies to Ukraine

Unable to transport much needed medical supplies using a network known as Not Just Tourists, two Renfrew women worked with a former soldier to get the items to Ukraine.

Mar 22, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

'We have a collective obligation': Ontario doctor starts petition for mask mandates to remain in schools

Dr. Andrea Chittle says she was surprised by the outpouring of support from the community, noting she thought the 10,000 signature mark on the open letter would take upwards of a week.

Mar 15, 2022 9:40 AM Read more >

Snug as a bug in a rug: local mom's sensory, compression wear line for kids a hit with parents

The Kanata mom was inspired by her two-year-old daughter who was born premature and with muscle and sensory challenges.

Mar 8, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

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