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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...

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Building Brighter Futures: New Transitional Housing for Women and Gender-Diverse People in Thunder Bay

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Magnus Theatre Shines a Light on Poverty, Resilience, and Recovery in Post-Pandemic Thunder Bay

Bonnie Apr 29, 2025

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As communities continue to heal from the social and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the arts have played a vital role in helping people…

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Get Real Exhibit Highlights Mental Health in the Post-COVID Workplace

Bonnie Apr 29, 2025

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As organizations continue to recover from the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent community exhibit brought important conversations about workplace wellness to…

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Supporting People, Rebuilding Lives: Strengthening Homelessness Services in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Apr 23, 2025

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As Thunder Bay continues its recovery from the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lasting impacts on housing stability and homelessness are still being…

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Innovative Tiny Home Village Addresses Post-COVID Housing Challenges in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Apr 23, 2025

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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…

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Building Brighter Futures: New Transitional Housing for Women and Gender-Diverse People in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Apr 23, 2025

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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…

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Hands-On Learning for Indigenous Youth in Skilled Trades

Bonnie Mar 10, 2025

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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…

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Point in Time Count 2024

Empower the North Jan 29, 2025

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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…

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