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Summer Spotlight
Keep track of summer events happening in the community!
Innovative Tiny Home Village Addresses Post-COVID Housing Challenges in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, is taking a significant step toward addressing post-pandemic housing insecurity with the development of a tiny home village designed to support individuals...
A new chapter of hope and stability is unfolding in Thunder Bay thanks to a powerful partnership between the District of Thunder Bay Social Services...
United Way of Thunder Bay Launches Urgent Needs Fund with $10,000 Kickstart from Tbaytel
A new community fund has been launched to provide emergency financial assistance to households in Thunder Bay facing unexpected and critical needs. The Urgent Needs...
Homelessness in Thunder Bay is a pressing social issue, reflecting both local challenges and national trends. Thunder Bay faces unique factors that intensify the scope...
Hands-On Learning for Indigenous Youth in Skilled Trades
The Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Program is an innovative initiative aimed at empowering Indigenous youth through hands-on learning in skilled trades. By collaborating with funding...
Community Spirit Shines at Thunder Bay’s Annual CommUNITY BBQ
Thunder Bay recently witnessed a heartwarming display of community support at the annual CommUNITY BBQ, where locals gathered to enjoy good food and good company...
Meet two individuals from a talented team of artists who are helping to provide a studio space for art education and wellness, and to spark inspiration from people of all ages in our community.
"Create. Share. Inspire." At The Creative Company, we CREATE one-of-a-kind Painting & Colouring Kits. We SHARE them with our customers with the purpose to INSPIRE creativity in all ages. We are proud to provide creative outlets to organizations for team building activities, school boards, and remote communities for educational & wellness purposes, as well as parents looking for a fun family activity to do at home.
For more on The Creative Company, we invite you to visit thecreativecompany.ca/.
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