Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge raises over 165000 for charity
More than 430 plungers including 53 teams braved Lake Superior at Marina Park for the PDR Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge. Organizers aimed for 75000 but the event netted over 165000 for ProKids Special Olympics Thunder Bay CNIB and Roots Community Food Centre with a final total to be announced.
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PDR
Thunder Bay
Marina Park
Lake Superior
Maggie Ferrence
ProKids
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Roots Community Food Centre
Ferrence
Freez
Howl at the Moon bar offers sober hub with First Nation support
Non-judgmental alcohol-free New York style dry bar Howl at the Moon anchors community life with First Nation backing. Loos describes invoicing the Big Trout Lake KIDO program for residents cover charges and meals while volunteers, elders, and performers contribute without pay, aiding recovery and employment chances.
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First Nation
Loos
Angeline Grover
Kido
Grover
Jody
Jody Loos
Cumberland Street
Tug Whalen faces demolition by Thunder Bay council
After a long council session councillors voted to demolish the James Whalen Tug despite museum efforts to salvage the deck and raise funds for preservation. The museum hopes to save portions while city officials plan full recycling and asbestos disposal with a 120000 cost note and potential delays.
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Transportation Museum of
Thunder Bay
Dave Muir
Museum Board
Kaministiquia River
Ontario
James Street
Muir
Pool Six
Council
Cory Halvorsen
Halvorsen
Transportation Museum
Support services pledged for Thunder Bay shelter village site
Councillor and residents voiced safety worries around the Fort William Road location as officials plan a shelter village to accommodate hundreds. City will add fencing and security, with support services to accompany residents while debates continue on site prioritization and possible amendments.
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Fort William Road
Willianen
Cumberland
Kasey Etreni
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Tug
the Chronicle-Journal
San DI Krasowsp
James Whalen
Hryb
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