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High School Raises $100K for Cancer Care in 8 Years
Acts of KindnessApr 10

High School Raises $100K for Cancer Care in 8 Years

A high school in Sudbury, Ontario has raised $100,000 for cancer treatment through a student-led carnival fundraiser. St. Charles College received a diamond honor on the cancer center's donor wall for their eight years of dedicated giving.

Google News - Education Milestone3 min read
Canada Turns $10B in Mine Waste Into Battery Metals
InnovationApr 9

Canada Turns $10B in Mine Waste Into Battery Metals

Scientists in Sudbury, Ontario have opened a pilot facility that uses bacteria to extract billions of dollars worth of nickel, cobalt, and copper from old mining waste. The breakthrough technology could transform abandoned tailings into critical minerals for electric vehicles while cleaning up the environment.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough2 min read
Woman Turns Pain Into Purpose With 50+ Therapy Dogs
Acts of KindnessMar 30

Woman Turns Pain Into Purpose With 50+ Therapy Dogs

After a car accident left her with chronic pain, Annette Lumbis discovered therapy dogs could help and founded Magical Paws. Now she leads 50+ volunteers bringing healing paws to nursing homes and schools across Sudbury.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Canadian Mining Tech Network Turns $40M Into $274M
InnovationMar 28

Canadian Mining Tech Network Turns $40M Into $274M

A Sudbury program that speeds new mining technology to market just proved every dollar invested returns eight dollars in innovation. Now they're going bigger.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Sudbury Woman Honored After Years of Quiet Caregiving
Acts of KindnessMar 20

Sudbury Woman Honored After Years of Quiet Caregiving

Diane Labelle visits her husband at Pioneer Manor daily while caring for family and strangers, despite losing her daughter and facing health struggles. Her community surprised her with a Random Acts of Kindness award she never expected.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read