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Library loaning out tablets, wi-fi access
Program aimed at people who use 25 social services agencies in Thunder Bay, and will expand to Chrome Books in the near future.
Feb 5, 2021 1:08 PM By: Leith Dunick
THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Public Library is trying to help bridge the city’s digital divide through an innovative program that loans out tablets and Internet access to those in need.
Qualified borrowers, who include clients of about 25 different service agencies in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, can take home a device for up to four weeks at a time.
The program has been operational for nearly three months and Laura Prinselaar, a TBPL community hub librarian, said it’s a great way to provide technology to people who might not otherwise be able to access it – especially with the pandemic limiting options.
Diane (Di) Elizabeth Spakowski (nee Smith) passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, January 11th, 2021 at age 65. She was surrounded by her loving husband Terry and daughters Jennifer and Michelle.
Born March 27th, 1955 to Roy and Kay (Catherine) Smith in Oshawa, ON, Diane’s family moved around quite a bit before settling down in Winnipeg, MB where she grew up. Later Diane moved to Thunder Bay, ON where she lived the rest of her days. In October 1981 she married the love of her life Terry Spakowski, and they raised two daughters Jennifer and Michelle.
Diane spent most of her career as a Church Secretary at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and as Head Wardrobe at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. She retired from both jobs in 2019 after over 30 years of service. Diane loved to read, crochet and cared for everyone around her. Her favourite place to vacation every summer since she was a child was Blue Lake Provincial Park, which she knew as a second home. Diane love
Thunder Bay shelter, soup kitchen prepare for holiday season and approaching lockdown
Usually staff and volunteers at Shelter House and the Dew Drop Inn in Thunder Bay Ont., are busy preparing for sit down dinner services for Christmas. This year, however, each organization has opted to only provide take-out meals to the community as their respective dining rooms stay closed to the public due the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Both the Thunder Bay Shelter House and the Dew Drop Inn will be serving take-out meals on Christmas Day
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Posted: Dec 24, 2020 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 24, 2020
Shelters including this 62-bed facility in Thunder Bay, Ont. can serve as an address for homeless people living there who want to vote in Canadian elections. (Nicole Ireland/CBC)
United Way, Community Foundation announce more than $300k in support for city, regional organizations
More than 30 charities and community organizations are getting critical support from the United Way and Thunder Bay Community Foundation.
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Posted: Dec 18, 2020 7:30 AM ET | Last Updated: December 18, 2020
The United Way of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Community Foundation have teamed up to provide more than $300,000 to 32 organizations in the city and region. The funding, which comes through the federal government s Emergency Community Support Fund, is aimed at supporting vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.(United Way of Thunder Bay)
More than 30 charities and community organizations are getting critical support from the United Way and Thunder Bay Community Foundation.