Local Heroes

“At Belfountain Public School and beyond, teachers, principals, custodians and support staff got our kids learning again in classrooms and online.”

When the pandemic caused a spike in need, executive director Heather Hayes and a small army of staff and volunteers worked overtime.

With everyone stuck together at home during the pandemic, conflicts escalated and this team went into high gear to help new clients.

We salute the newly minted essential workers at Foodland in Caledon East and across our region for working overtime in the aisles for us.

People are at the heart of every story in our hills, and we can be proud of having some of the very finest among us.

Six women carry on a 20-year history of bringing exceptional, independent film to Orangeville.

This business owner helps people with disabilities express themselves through music at Tisho’s Music Academy in Bolton.

The founders of Streams Community Hub in Shelburne believe every child deserves a chance to tap into their creative side.

The founder of Feral Cat Rescue in Melancthon gives feral felines a new lease on life.

This duo brings Dufferin’s farmers together with foodies, chefs, students and families.

At her Youthdale Riding Program in Hockley Valley, kids learn a lot more than how to ride.

Local climate change activist pounds the Orangeville pavement weekly to get her message out.