On February 6, come down to the Deli Bar in the Cafeteria and get in on this pop-up Super Bowl Special.

For one day only, Sodexo is offering a “create your own” hot dog stand with a side of nacho chips and a drink for $13.

Choose up to four specialty toppings, standard condiments do not apply. Drinks will be water or pop, this special excludes any energy drinks or specialty beverages.

Shared on behalf of Bridge Northwest. Click here to download this Newsletter

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Shared on behalf of Georgia Carr, Technical Director, Laboratory Sciences

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It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of our colleague, Cheyenne Vaillant, a valued member of the Laboratory team. She was a dedicated professional whose work, kindness, and commitment to patient care was evident. Cheyenne left a lasting impression on those who had the privilege of working alongside her.

Our thoughts are with her spouse, family and friends during this difficult time. Please follow this link to her obituary to learn more about her life, reflect and pay your respects as you wish.

In honour of her memory, the Hospital will be lowering its flags to half-mast as a mark of respect.

Cheyenne will be greatly missed.

Obituary via Chronicle Journal

Today, in honour of World Cancer Day, we recognize the incredible work done by Regional Cancer Care Northwest at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

From our clinical teams in the Cancer Clinic, Radiation Therapy, 1A Oncology, Paediatric Oncology, and on the Screen for Life Coach, to Prevention and Screening and Genetics staff, your dedication makes a real difference in cancer prevention, early detection, and care.

This World Cancer Day reminds us of the power of working together. We are proud to highlight the people behind the departments, whose commitment helps patients and communities access screening, resources, and support every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to improve outcomes and inspire hope across the region.

For more information about World Cancer Day, including a full listing of webinars and events, visit worldcancerday.org.

For more information about Regional Cancer Care Northwest, visit tbrhsc.net/cancercare.

Show appreciation during Employee Recognition Week by sending A Recognition O’Gram to your colleagues.

Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives invites you to join us for Anishinaabe Celestial Sphere with Vicki M. R. Monague on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

The Anishinaabe Celestial Sphere program, developed in partnership with McMaster University William McCallum Planetarium, is an educational program that is grounded in Anishinaabe ethnoastronomy, language and cosmology. The program brings together Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary astronomical science to support place-based, land-informed learning that reflects Anishinaabe relationships to the sky and constellations, the seasons, and the natural world. Through immersive, story-based and experiential pedagogical approaches, participants engage with Anishinaabe star knowledge as a living system of teachings that conveys moral responsibility, ecological stewardship, and collective memory.

About the Speaker

Vicki M. R. Monague, M.Ed, Mzhakdokwe is an Boodewadami-Ojibwe educator, activist, entrepreneur and mother of three from Beausoleil First Nation.

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Event Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 -from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m  EST
Event Location: Via Zoom

Register at the following link:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/iJTSZZPTTKSLrFsIRZ7JLA

A confirmation email will be sent after you register.

Sent on behalf of Jessica Nehrebecky, Office Manager and Senior Executive Assistant to Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO

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Effective immediately, meetings or events scheduled in the Executive Boardroom (Room 3043) before 8:00 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. require advance coordination with the Security Department.

To ensure timely access to and from the Boardroom outside of regular business hours, please contact Mohammed AseemKhan (Mohammed.AseemKhan@tbh.net) and copy Nicole Moffett (Nicole.Moffett@tbh.net) and Christian Nielsen (Christian.Nielsen@tbh.net) from Security prior to your scheduled meeting.

For $25.50+tax you will receive a tumbler and mug.

These items both feature locally created art work by Ryan Pooman. Only available in the Sodexo Cafe for a limited time while quantities last.

Regular Combo price $34.99