Local Heroes

After 17 years as executive director of Family Transition Place, Norah Kennedy believes her career has taught her “courage, hope and resilience.”

This 79-year-old challenged herself to her first cancer fundraiser walk in 2003 and has participated in 19 more since then.

Winning an Olympic medal in pole vaulting has propelled this Caledon resident to new heights in her career.

If you know someone inspirational who lives in Caledon, Dufferin, Erin or Creemore, we want to hear about them!

Here’s to the hard-working folk who are passionate about helping others, and making our communities a great place to call home.

This dynamic team has raised more than a million dollars over the years in support of the Bethell Hospice through their annual Diamond in the Hills fashion show, luncheon and auction.

Community activist, environmental advocate and freelance reporter Dan O’Reilly is passionate about protecting the land we live on.

Kevin Junor is on a mission is to raise awareness of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the Black World War I soldiers who served in a segregated unit.

This Grade 8 student from Shelburne is a fierce athlete, who took home four medals from the 2023 World Dwarf Games held in Cologne, Germany.

For these two active 87-year-olds, giving back to the community has been a lifetime commitment.

This hardworking volunteer coordinates free tax clinics that help people navigate the challenges of tax season.

Every year we honour those who go above and beyond to help others, to make exciting things happen, and to improve the quality of life in their communities.