Belanger has been involved in multiple research projects where she has worked to: conserve monarch butterfly populations, restore declining oak forests in Ontario, and monitor the health of moose populations and declining forests in western Newfoundland.

Jenni Sundin has taken the gold medal in the 63kg category at the Ontario Weightlifting Association’s Scholastic Challenge. Sundin, an international student in Nipissing’s Bachelor of Physical Health and Education, also managed to qualify for the Swedish Nationals in May, based on her performance.