Jonathan Pitre

• New French Catholic school in Ottawa to be named after Jonathan Pitre

  L'École élémentaire catholique Jonathan-Pitre, under construction in Riverside South in Ottawa's south end, is expected to open this fall.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2020
  
• Local orchard remembers Jonathan Pitre with corn maze design

  On Thursday, Mountain Orchard revealed an aerial photo showing the maze from above. The maze spells out Jonathan Pitre's name, along with DEBRA, the research charity that works to find a cure for the disease Jonathan suffered with his entire life, epidermolysis bullosa

  Aug 17, 2018
  
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• ‘We need to reject cynicism’: Paul Dewar issues call to action at youth initiative launch

  Paul Dewar, a former NDP MP recently diagnosed with incurable brain cancer, launched his new grassroots initiative Youth Action Now at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Tuesday night.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2018
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• Alex Pierson: Ottawa’s ‘butterfly boy’ Jonathan Pitre who died at 17 was ‘the most inspiring person’

  Sometimes in life, someone crosses your path and leaves behind an indelible mark. For me, that was a 17-year-old boy named Jonathan Pitre.

  Apr 6, 2018
• Ottawa’s ‘butterfly boy,’ Jonathan Pitre, dies at age 17

  Ottawa teenager Jonathan Pitre, known as the 'butterfly boy,' passed away Wednesday.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2018
• ‘Butterfly boy’ saved from debilitating illness after doctors create new skin

  Hassan was unable to walk and eat well with about 60 per cent of his body covered in sores. However, after the successful treatment, he is now back in school and playing outside just like any normal kid.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2017
• ‘Butterfly boy’ Jonathan Pitre overjoyed after success of experimental treatment

  He's not completely out of the woods yet, but for the first time, Ottawa's Jonathan Pitre may be looking at a future free from severe pain.

  Canada

  May 17, 2017