NoahStrong in the News

NoahStrong to support Hope Air

October 3, 2024

‘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…

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Community Builders Awards: Remembering Noah Dugas, a bright young teen whose kindness lives on

June 6, 2024

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…

NoahStrong Team donates big to Callander’s food bank

June 15, 2023

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…

Youth raise funds for charity in memory of young hockey player

June 14, 2023

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,…

Strong support for second NoahStrong Day Ball Hockey Tournament

June 14, 2023

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,…

Large crowd, tons of smiles and raising money for Noah Strong Foundation

June 14, 2023

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…

We’re pleased to welcome representatives of NoahStrong and KidSport North Bay for Game 1 of the #OHLPlayoffs ❤️

April 3, 2023