There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching children gain confidence and independence on the ice. Our hockey course is specially designed to be inclusive and supportive , giving children with special needs the opportunity to learn, play, and have fun in a safe and encouraging environment. In this video, you’ll see our skilled coach guiding each child through skating drills, puck handling, and teamwork exercises. With patience, understanding, and positive reinforcement, the

This morning, the NorthStar team was invited to join a community meeting in Richmond Hill with Pierre Poilievre , Leader of The Conservative Party of Canada. The event was held at Art Gala Inc. Pierre shared that he cares deeply about individuals on the autism spectrum, and that our mission strongly resonated with him. We were touched by the warm recognition from the community. Several MPs were present, and many of them smiled and said to us — “NorthStar is famous!” At Nort

In a world that often emphasizes conformity, finding a place where neurodivergent children can truly be themselves is a gift. This is the...

Piece by piece, his creations come together like a sparkling personal art exhibition! Come take a look!

At NorthStar, we love celebrating the unique talents and interests of our kids. Today, we’re super excited to share some amazing artwork...

Wow—what a day! On September 21, NorthStar’s Monthly Art Workshop lit up with color, laughter, and tons of imagination. For 1.5 awesome...

Today, the NorthStar kids and their parents went together to York Lions Stadium to watch a soccer match between Toronto and Halifax. The...

On Sept 14, 2025, the 2nd Lovemax Charity Event lit up Green Park, Richmond Hill with love, laughter, and community spirit! Hosted by...

On August 30, 2025, children and their parents were given free tickets to watch the exciting soccer match between AFC Toronto and...

On the morning of August 17, we crossed the border from Niagara Falls into Buffalo, USA for a very special day. This event, jointly...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often seen as a “single diagnosis,” but in reality, every child’s presentation can be very different....

My name is Dora, and I’ve been volunteering with NorthStar for more than a year, joining in sports like dragon boat and basketball. My...

Behind the NorthStar Special Needs Children’s Dragon Boat Team’s debut championship are many untold stories — supported quietly and...

Translated from original Chinese report On August 9, 2025, at the Welland International Flatwater Centre in Ontario, an extraordinary team made a stunning impression — the NorthStar Dragon Boat Team swept all three races to win first place in the Special Needs division! This large-scale event featured more than 50 teams from across regions, and NorthStar’s victory was a true testament to their strength and skill. Caption: All members of the NorthStar Dragon Boat Team with the

Hello and Welcome, Everyone, to NorthStar! My name is Johnson, and I’m proud to be one of the volunteers for the NorthStar Dragon Boat...

For children with special needs, we are always searching for activities that are both enjoyable and beneficial—helping them develop...

On Saturday, August 9th, 2025, the Welland International Flatwater Centre came alive with the thunder of drums, the splash of paddles,...

On August 8, 2025 , So Golf Academy in Markham opened its doors to special needs families for a warm and welcoming Introduction Session ....

On July 23, NorthStar partnered with Acrozzi to host a free art workshop designed for children with neurodiversity. Ten participants, aged 7 to 14, joined the 1.5-hour event filled with creativity, colors, and imagination. The session featured a range of hands-on activities, including illustration tracing, coloring, origami, sketching and creative drawing. Whether following outlines or exploring their own ideas, each child was encouraged to express themselves freely in a supp

Organized by NorthStar Special Needs Society in collaboration with York University Toronto, May 25, 2025 — The Opening Ceremony of the National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), themed “Emerging from the Shadows,” was successfully held today at Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School in Markham. The event was organized by NorthStar Special Needs Society (NSNS) with funding support from the Government of Canada, and in collaboration with York University – Asian Business and Management Pro