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These stories about local people previously featured in the news are made possible through the continued support of The Power Centre as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Solo sailor found some surprises during his transatlantic crossing

Solo sailor found some surprises during his transatlantic crossing

Thunder Bay's Dan Turk is resting in the Azores as he prepares for the final leg of his epic sail journey.
Migrant who faced deportation scores victory

Migrant who faced deportation scores victory

A migrant to Thunder Bay whose quest to avoid deportation attracted significant public attention has scored a key victory, after his application for permanent residence status was approved in principle.
Mobile home park residents oppose sale

Mobile home park residents oppose sale

A move to sell off a city-owned mobile home park has sparked concerted opposition from residents, who say the idea flies in the face of municipal commitments to expand affordable housing options.
Space launch of Thunder Bay girl's DNA moves to fourth quarter of 2023

Space launch of Thunder Bay girl's DNA moves to fourth quarter of 2023

A new rocket that's still under development requires modifications before it can be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida
City bolsters Evergreen with emergency funding

City bolsters Evergreen with emergency funding

A youth centre in the Simpson-Ogden neighbourhood has staved off funding challenges, at least for now, with a $10,000 infusion from the City of Thunder Bay.
Following Up: Lakehead racing team happy with finish

Following Up: Lakehead racing team happy with finish

A team of Lakehead University engineering students is celebrating their finish in the Formula SAE competition in Michigan, after building a race car from the ground up this year.
Council endorses more supportive approach to homeless encampments

Council endorses more supportive approach to homeless encampments

Thunder Bay’s city council has reaffirmed its backing of a new approach to homeless encampments that offers supports and avoids forced evictions from public land.
Study bolsters case for waterfront trail

Study bolsters case for waterfront trail

Boosters of a Thunder Bay waterfront trail have released economic impact and public opinion data they hope will pave the way for a multi-million dollar fundraising campaign.
Community responds to appeal to fill empty food bank shelves

Community responds to appeal to fill empty food bank shelves

The director of the Regional Food Distribution Association says he is 'very moved' by the response
KZ Lodge students build tiny homes

KZ Lodge students build tiny homes

The Lakehead Social Planning Council, which has coordinated the Tiny Homes Thunder Bay Committee since its inception in 2018, is managing the CMHC funding that is supporting the Indigenous youth in the Kendomang Zhagodenamnon Lodge
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