NoahStrong in the News

‘It’s about getting people the medical attention, and sometimes it’s a lot harder, especially up north, where it’s hard to get access to that’ Dave and Jody Dugas know firsthand the challenges of travelling long distances during a medical crisis. Their son, Noah Dugas, who passed away in November of 2020, was airlifted to Sick…

Noah Dugas was a healthy, kind and vibrant 13-year-old boy who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially loved playing hockey, water skiing, dirt biking and fishing. Despite suddenly experiencing an illness that caused many challenges and hardships, he faced every day with a smile and a brave heart. During this time, Dugas…

This past weekend the Noah Strong Day Ball Hockey Tournament was held at the Bill Barber rink in Callander. The tournament raises funds for the NoahStrong Foundation, a charitable organization that raises money for various causes. During the event, organizers donated a portion of the proceeds to help the Callander and District Foodbank at 78…

A 3-on-3 weekend ball hockey tournament at Callander’s Bill Barber Complex is raising funds to support the Noah Strong campaign in honour of the late Noah Dugas. “We love hockey and think it’s important to raise money for Noah and all of the other community initiatives in North Bay,” said player Ian Dinsmore. In all,…

The second annual NoahStrong Day Ball Hockey Tournament in Callander was a tremendous success once again. “Last year we had 29 teams and this year 40,” says Dave Dugas, the co-organizer of the event that is named after his son. NoahStrong is a charitable organization created by family and friends in memory of Noah Dugas,…

ALLANDER – Noah’s Ninjas had it all figured out. Keep the ball in their end, play hard and aggressive and never give up. Peyton Thomson, Alivia O’Neill, Olivia Bourque, Eva Thomson and Jocelyn Leonard were known as Noah’s Ninjas at Saturday’s second annual Noah Strong Ball Hockey Tournament at the Bill Barber Complex. The event…