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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Walden Circle Retirement Community as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Oakville teen develops AI tool for ethical help with online conversations

Oakville teen develops AI tool for ethical help with online conversations

A local high school student hopes his new AI app will be a helpful and responsible use of the new technology
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Oakville teenager recipient of $40,000 university scholarship

Oakville teenager recipient of $40,000 university scholarship

The Thomas A. Blakelock High School graduate hopes to pursue child social work in the future
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Students lead research on how local plastic movement impacts your drinking water

Students lead research on how local plastic movement impacts your drinking water

Grade 11 student Ritvik Manicka has been making waves with his recent research on plastic pollution in Southern Ontario waterways
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Lemonade, anyone? Oakville girls choose charity over profits, donating lemonade stand proceeds

Lemonade, anyone? Oakville girls choose charity over profits, donating lemonade stand proceeds

Three young Oakville girls, Isla, Raina, and Riley, are making a difference in their community by donating all of their lemonade stand profits to Front Line Outreach, an organization that helps homeless individuals and those in need.
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11-year-old Oakville dancer and gymnast earns spot in 2025 Guinness World Records book

11-year-old Oakville dancer and gymnast earns spot in 2025 Guinness World Records book

At just 11 years old, the young star has gained international attention since her appearance last year on Canada’s Got Talent.
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12-year-old piano prodigy wins first prize at provincial competition

12-year-old piano prodigy wins first prize at provincial competition

In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, Cheng Sun, a young piano prodigy from Oakville has clinched the first prize at the Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA) competition.
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Oakville high school student receives $100,000 scholarship to go to Queen's

Oakville high school student receives $100,000 scholarship to go to Queen's

A student from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School was one of 100 students selected for the 2024 Schulich Leader Scholarship, which will provide them with $100,000 for post-secondary education.
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