Coming home soldier gets a second Christmas
The residents of this town of just over 2,000 weren’t about to let a native daughter miss her favorite holiday because of military service, so they recreated it. »
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
Baby born on rescue chopper ride
A Northland couple welcomed their baby into the world in a dramatic fashion, as their daughter was born in mid-air on board a rescue helicopter. »
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
Lucky escape for hero of the storm
Jason Price had a lucky escape when he was blown off a roof in last week’s gale-force storms while rescuing a pet cat and crash landed on a parked car. »
Dog OK after swallowing wads of glue
A black Labrador retriever is expected to fully recover following surgery to escape a sticky situation, swallowing a quarter of a bottle of Gorilla Glue. »
Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
Helper at city blaze hailed as hero
To residents of the Park Avenue apartment complex heavily damaged by fire Wednesday morning, Tom Burrell is a hero. »
Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
Mail carrier rescues child wandering in frigid weather
Conrad Vallee figured the crying must be coming from inside a house — just a normal neighbourhood noise. When the Canada Post carrier realized where the sound was really coming from, he ran. »
Marine nominated for award for aiding man in accident
It started as a quick stop at a fast-food restaurant for a cup of coffee. »
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
Sister to the rescue
A young Dundee woman, who was unaware she was pregnant, has told how her sister came to the rescue as she went into labour on the living room floor of her Ardler home. »
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
Book documents war hero’s actions
Winston Churchill dubbed it Operation Pedestal. »
Cheating death, living a miracle
John McClellan stepped out of the passenger side of his family’s car Sunday evening and walked up the path to the Family Worship Center — no cane, no wheelchair and not even a shoulder to lean on. »
Avon saleswoman succeeds despite hearing loss
Muriel Raine can’t hear the ding-dong of the doorbells she rings, but being hearing-impaired hasn’t kept her from building a successful Avon business. »
Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
Lifesaver’s harrowing rescue of three-year-old
Lifesaver Keith Hennessy never wants to repeat the dramatic resuscitation that saved Ali Ben Brahim’s life. »
Friends to rescue in emergency call drama
Friends and neighbours rallied around a popular newsagent when he collapsed and was rushed to hospital. »
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
Disabled man living his dream
Janice Fialka unveiled a new documentary featuring her cognitively disabled son at schools and seminars across the country. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, but one comment from a teacher proved to Fialka her family’s investment was a success. »
A hero shows the power of love and peace
It is important to have heroes. One of my heroes is the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He has been my hero since I can remember, since the late 1950s. He touched my life then through the life of my father who marched with him in the dangerous days of the Civil Rights movement. »
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
3-year-old boy saves grandmother’s life
In an instant, 3-year-old Luca Gasbarrino went from rambunctious little devil to Nonni’s guardian angel. »
Human fireball: Miracle man
Doctors gave Tim Attwater a 20 per cent chance of surviving after an exploding can of paint thinners turned him into a human fireball. »
Caring for others is my resolution
Everybody’s family is dysfunctional. I’m sure anyone reading this could trade stories for hours about how their family would win any contest that picked the most dysfunctional of all. I know I have plenty I could share that would both amuse and shock at the same time. »
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
Forgotten keepsakes returned: Couple receive anniversary surprise
Mouse droppings and rats’ nests covered a trunk Bob Kincheloe discovered in McLouth this past week. »
The miracle worker
A guy in a black Saturn pulls up to a gas station on Bank St. at Riverside Dr. »
Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
Icebound loon takes hint, heads south
Lake Rescue lived up to its name Sunday afternoon when two residents broke a channel through the softened ice on the lake to rescue a loon marooned in a small pool of open water. »
Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
Baldwins receive a Christmas miracle
In March 1978, when Travis Baldwin was 8 years old, he was diagnosed with diabetes. Travis, now 36, has lived with the disease 29 years, and it destroyed his pancreas. In addition, his kidneys started failing about 11 years ago. A transplant was the only option left for Travis, but his name was down the list a long way. But would he receive a transplant for kidneys or his pancrease? The list did not include both. »
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
Tiny miracles fill holidays
You hear a lot about big miracles during the Christmas season — an immaculate conception, a heavenly babe, angels in sheep pastures and a guiding star. Sometimes the stories of big miracles are so spectacular that we forget about all the little miracles that still happen in our lives every day. »
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
Reunited with dog — ‘It’s the best Christmas present ever’
Josie the dog will be home for Christmas. »
Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
For these kids, Santa wears badge
Christmas came early for 26 foster children in the care of Ashtabula County Children Services Saturday as they hit the toy aisles at Super Kmart with sheriff’s deputies in tow. »
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
Angel sent by history
World War II Pacific Navy stories often feature bravery and chance. We rightly thank an amazing generation for serving their country simply because “it had to be done.” [D-Days in the Pacific] »
Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
Hero helps save residents of burning apartment building
The American Red Cross is helping several people burned out of their Salt Lake City apartment complex after fire broke out Thursday morning. Someone was cooking with grease on the stove when the grease ignited and the fire spread. »
Mystery hero chases truck down
A MYSTERY man has been hailed a hero after climbing on to a runaway truck on the Monash Freeway and bringing it safely to a stop. [50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet] »
Angel tree gives hope of miracle
The angels have finally been stitched together and the harps and bows have all been carefully strung across the branches. After three months of hard work, 16-year-old Suzy Jordan’s tree is finally sparkling at Sandy’s Festival of Trees in honor of her best friend, Emily Austin. »
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
His sister in danger, 4-year-old plays hero
The robber was holding a gun to 5-year-old Mary Long’s head when a 3-foot-tall Mighty Morphin Power Ranger leapt into the room. »