Community Safety and Well-Being
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City and TBDHU Host International Overdose Awareness Day
The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy and Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) will come together on Wednesday, Aug. 27 starting at 11 am with the public and community partners at Shelter House to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
Help Celebrate Thunder Bay’s Everyday HeroesThe City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to help celebrate the people and groups who make our community stronger, kinder and more connected by nominating them for a 2025 Respect and Safety Award.
Two former, well-received community awards — the Respect Awards and the Mayor’s Community Safety Awards — are coming together as the new Respect and Safety Awards.
Help shape Thunder Bay’s next Community Safety & Well-Being PlanThe City of Thunder Bay is inviting everyone to help shape the next Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB Plan is a community-led strategy required by the Province and built by and for the people of Thunder Bay.
CityStudio to leverage Confederation College student researchStudents from Confederation College's post-graduate Health Informatics program showcased their capstone research projects today, sharing health indicator findings that will inform the City of Thunder Bay’s next Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
The Health Informatics students collected data on health indicators related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) and, in small groups, validated and updated that data from a 2022 Thunder Bay Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of the SDGs.
Anti-Racism Community Discussion promotes inclusivityThe City of Thunder Bay’s Anti-Racism and Equity Advisory Committee hosted an Anti-Racism Community Discussion event at the Italian Cultural Centre today, bringing together community members and a diverse line-up of speakers to foster thoughtful conversations focused on addressing racism and promoting inclusivity.
“Creating equitable, inclusive spaces is essential for community safety and well-being,” said Louisa Costanzo, Manager, Community Safety & Wellbeing.
Register for Nov. 28 Anti-Racism Community DiscussionThe Anti-Racism & Equity Advisory Committee of Thunder Bay, established to address racism and promote equity within our community, is pleased to announce that registration is open for an important upcoming event: an Anti-Racism Community Discussion on Nov.28.
Thunder Bay’s 11th Annual Rockin’ Recovery DayJoin us for the 11th Annual Rockin’ Recovery Day, a celebration of resilience and recovery from addiction. The event will be held Saturday, September 7th from 11:30 AM-3:00PM at the CLE Coliseum Building.
Thunder Bay Drug Strategy Hosts Int’l Overdose Awareness DayToday, the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) at Waverley Park, uniting community members, first responders, and local organizations, under the 2024 message of ‘Together We Can.’
The event aimed to raise awareness about the risks of overdose and promote harm reduction services – crucial strategies in combatting the ongoing and worsening toxic drug and overdose crisis.
Boulevard Lake Dam and City Hall illuminating ahead of IOADThe Thunder Bay Drug Strategy, comprised of multiple community partners, announced today that the Boulevard Lake Dam and Thunder Bay City Hall will shine in purple lights from Aug. 26 to Sept.
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