Helpers

These stories about about the Extraordinary People who help out our community daily are made possible through the continued support of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Tug-of-war competition supports Our Kids Count

John Murray, an event organizer for the Block Party and Red Lion Smokehouse's owner, says next year, they hope to get some more sponsors and support to grow this event and have a big prize giveaway.

Jun 29, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Bay Credit Union flips burgers in support of Camp Quality

The barbeque on Thursday was one of two barbeques Bay Credit Union holds for charity each year.

Jun 20, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Donors help community and stranded volunteers

In its third year, the Great Lighthouse Rescue continues to grow.

Jun 19, 2025 4:17 PM Read more >

First Nations-owned shop to donate $15K in clothes to underprivileged kids

On June 21, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., BandzonFeet will be hosting a giveaway of clothing and shoes to Indigenous youth for National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Jun 15, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

Free helmet program aims to protect kids from brain injury

'We want every child in Thunder Bay and every person in Thunder Bay who's out there riding their bike this summer to be wearing a bike helmet to keep their head and keep their brain safe,' said Duncan Macgillivray, lawyer at White Macgillivray Lester LLP.

Jun 11, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Teeing off to raise ‘compassion and understanding’

Key speakers and participants included top-ranked one-armed golfe Alex Fourie andd former Canadian sportscaster Dan O’Toole.

Jun 11, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Underground Gym's bus is in need of repair

The cost for a new gas tank is $8,000.

Jun 7, 2025 11:21 AM Read more >

Annual volunteer event returns after five-year hiatus

The GenNext crew was at Home Hardware on Tuesday, picking up supplies for the 2025 Day of Caring

Jun 6, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

Students explore career choices in World of Choices event

About 40 students between Grades 8 and 12 from four local schools attended the career fair.

May 11, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

Twenty individuals and groups recognized for exceptional volunteer work

Awards were presented in three categories: youth awards, Good Citizen Awards and Spirit of Thunder Bay awards.

May 10, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

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