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Dear Self – Spoken Word Poetry Written & Performed by Wali Shah

JT305 Jan 03, 2023

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With the influx of gang related incidents and violence in Thunder Bay it has become very apparent that steps need to be taken to help…

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Against All Odds – A Dear Self Story

JT305 Jan 03, 2023

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With the influx of gang related incidents and violence in Thunder Bay it has become very apparent that steps need to be taken to help…

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Empower the North Officially Launches New Collaborative Platform

Empower the North Nov 02, 2022

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On October 28 & 29, Empower the North officially launched its new collaborative at the Community Safety & Well-Being Forum hosted by the City of…

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Novemburger 2022 Has Officially Kicked Off

United Way of Thunder Bay Nov 02, 2022

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Let the Burger Battles Begin! $2 from every burger will be donated to the United Way of Thunder Bay.       Welcome to the…

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The Concrete Is Always Cold

Thunder Bay Public Library Oct 27, 2022

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“The concrete is always cold!” It’s something that stuck with me after hearing it during my time working on the frontlines with Street Outreach Services…

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Labour Union Picnic 2022

emily Oct 20, 2022

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After a two-year hiatus, Thunder Bay and District Labour council held its annual Labour Day Picnic on September 5, 2022 at Current River Park, welcoming…

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Hospice Northwest Provides Grief Education with HUUG Program

Empower the North Sep 22, 2022

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With funding from the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, Hospice Northwest implemented a very successful program, Help Us Understand Grief (HUUG). The organization has now been…

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