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5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: April 13

Students at Margaret Manson Elementary in Kirkland observe a moment of silence for the Humboldt Broncos, Thurs. April 12, 2018. Jonah Aspler / Global News

This week was all about generous donations and giving back — more than make you smile, some of these stories are guaranteed to give you feels.

A legacy

Click to play video: '‘Anyone can make a difference,’ Terry Fox’s brother tells students'
‘Anyone can make a difference,’ Terry Fox’s brother tells students

“I think Terry shows us that anything is possible if we try.”

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On the anniversary of the day Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic to begin his cross-country journey, the humanitarian athlete’s brother, Fred Fox, had one message for students at St. Thomas High School in Pointe-Claire.

READ THE STORY: ‘It was really touching’: St. Thomas High School students inspired by Terry Fox’s legacy

Under-cover operation

A woman holds bedding in front of a room at a shelter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

“Obviously, we don’t want to give out used underwear.”

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HanesBrands, the parent company of Wonderbra, has stepped forward to donate undergarments to a Montreal women’s shelter, citing a Global News story that highlighted the organization’s desperate need for underwear.

READ THE STORY: HanesBrands to donate undergarments to Montreal women’s shelter in need

#GreatMTLer

Click to play video: '#GreatMTLer: Maestro Kent Nagano a pillar of Montreal’s cultural symphony'
#GreatMTLer: Maestro Kent Nagano a pillar of Montreal’s cultural symphony

“That was, for me, a moment when I felt this was a very special orchestra.”

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Over the years, Montreal Symphony Orchestra maestro Kent Nagano has grown to be a symbol of the city’s rich culture.

READ THE STORY: Maestro Kent Nagano a pillar of Montreal’s cultural symphony

Back to his roots

Click to play video: 'Life after The Centaur Theatre with founder Maurice Podbrey'
Life after The Centaur Theatre with founder Maurice Podbrey

“It was really fulfilling. It really gave me a chance to see the lay of the land.”

Maurice Podbrey migrated from South Africa when he was 27 and founded Montreal’s Centaur Theatre in 1967.

READ THE STORY: Centaur Theatre founder now devoted to working with South African youth

In tribute

Click to play video: 'Montreal students wear jerseys for Humboldt'
Montreal students wear jerseys for Humboldt

“I think it’s amazing. We can all get together to support these families and these kids.”

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Students at Margaret Manson Elementary in Kirkland held a moment of silence for the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

READ THE STORY: Montrealers embrace Jersey Day in memory of Humboldt Broncos

rachel.lau@globalnews.ca

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