📬 Hello, Thunder Bay!
Here’s your quick weekend ready Buzz.
We’ve got a handful of solid community updates, including FedNor funding boosting Lakehead’s mining research, a Thunder Bay company spotlighting safety focused camera tech, progress on the County Park Library renovation, an update on the City vet clinic relocation, and more local voices weighing in on what comes next for the waterfront.
On the safety side, police are warning residents about an inheritance scam letter.
Then scroll down for this weekend’s event picks, from workshops, skating, and winter fun to the symphony, theatre, film, live music, and a few nightlife options.
Let’s get into it. 🐝
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📰 What Happened This Week in Thunder Bay
🌆 Community & City Updates
⛏️ FedNor funding is boosting Lakehead’s mining research capacity
It is a big local win seeing new investment supporting hands on research and training in Thunder Bay.
📹 Thunder Bay’s Teleco is showcasing safety focused camera tech
It is cool seeing a Thunder Bay company highlighting practical tools that support safer work sites.
📚 County Park Library renovation work is moving into the next phase
It is a nice community update seeing the library’s expanded space coming together for more room to learn and gather.
🐾 The City vet clinic has shared its relocation plan
It is helpful seeing a clear update on where the clinic is headed as the move progresses.
🌊 Residents are weighing in on the next phase of waterfront development
It is good seeing locals speak up about what they want the waterfront to look like moving forward.
🛟 Safety & Service Updates
📬 Police are warning Thunder Bay about an inheritance scam letter
It is worth ignoring these letters and keeping your personal info private if anything like this shows up at home.
🕵️ Major Crime Unit investigating homicide on the city’s south end
Police are asking residents and drivers to check security or dashcam footage from Walsh Street East between Edward Street South and Tarbutt Street South from Feb 22 to Mar 1 to help with the investigation.
📹 Police are requesting security and dashcam footage from the Walsh Street East area
Investigators are asking for video from Walsh Street East between Edward Street South and Tarbutt Street South to help move the homicide investigation forward.
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🎭 Events Today and This Weekend
Cozy & Feel-Good
🛠️ Artisan Workshop Weekend at Fort William Historical Park | Sat, Mar 7 • 10:00 AM | Fort William Historical Park
Spend the day learning a hands-on heritage skill and leave with something you made yourself.
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⛸️ Fort William Gardens 75th Anniversary Public Skate | Sat, Mar 7 • 1:00 PM | Fort William Gardens
A feel-good community skate with a little ceremony and some Thunderwolves hockey energy on the ice.
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❄️ Winter FunDays | Sun, Mar 8 • 2:00 PM | Chapples Park
Bundle up and lean into classic winter fun with a relaxed afternoon outside.
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High-Energy & Live Entertainment
🎻 Reverence | Fri, Mar 6 • 7:30 PM | St. Paul’s United
A big, stirring night with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra that feels like a proper Friday reset.
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🎭 Cabaret - The Broadway Musical | Fri, Mar 6 • 7:30 PM | 499 Dewe Ave.
Get pulled into a bold, dramatic night at the theatre with plenty to talk about after.
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🎬 5th Annual Spotlight on Academics Film Festival | Fri, Mar 6 • 6:30 PM | Thunder Bay Museum
Perfect for a cozy night out where you can watch something thoughtful and soak up the festival vibe.
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🎶 Bon Jovi Forever | Sat, Mar 7 • 8:00 PM | NV Music Hall
Sing-along energy, big choruses, and a crowd that’s fully in it from the first song.
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⚽ The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe | Fri, Mar 6 • 7:30 PM | Cambrian Players Theatre
A sharp, modern play that keeps you locked in and hits a little deeper than you expect.
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Family-Friendly & All Ages
🏁 Ice Racing at Mission Bay | Sun, Mar 8 • 12:00 PM | Mission Bay
Fast machines on the ice and tons to watch, even if you’re just there for the spectacle.
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Nightlife, Bars & Restaurants
🎸 LUCKY AS FORK @ Forks South Sports Lounge with JESSE SINGH | Fri, Mar 6 • 6:00 PM | Forks South Sports Lounge
A fun early-evening live set that’s easy to roll into with friends and a drink.
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🍻 BAR POLONIA - FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC | Fri, Mar 6 • 8:00 PM | Bar Polonia
Classic Friday night live music vibes with a warm, welcoming crowd.
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🎤 Michael Harrison LIVE @ Campfire Comedy | Fri, Mar 6 • 8:00 PM | Campfire Comedy
A loud, late-night laugh that’s perfect when you want something different than just another bar hang.
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🎧 The Cover Show XXXIII Encore | Sat, Mar 7 • 9:00 PM | Black Pirates Pub
Show up ready to dance because this one is built for a full-on Saturday night.
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⚠️ Event Reminder
Event details may change. Dates, times, and venues are subject to updates or cancellations by the organizers. Always double check the official event page before attending.
🐝 Signing off from T-Bay Buzz
Thanks for reading and staying connected to our community. Stay safe, stay warm, look out for one another, and I’ll see you next Friday with more local updates.
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