Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Tbaytel's "12 Days of Christmas" kicks off warmly, ovens running full at the RFDA kitchen

On December 2, 2025, Thunder Bay's local news focus was on one thing: local telecom company Tbaytel's annual "12 Days of Christmas" charity initiative officially heated up in the city, with employees heading to the Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) to bake trays of Christmas cookies, adding to the region's food aid and holiday cheer. Meanwhile, the "Good Morning, Thunder Bay!" column as usual rounded up tonight's community events and learning opportunities for residents, painting a warm, human portrait of the city amid the winter chill.

1. Tbaytel employees at RFDA: frosted Christmas trees, candy canes, and reindeer "out of the oven"

According to today's report from Tbnewswatch, Thunder Bay - in the kitchen of the Regional Food Distribution Association in the city, tray after tray went into the oven: sugar cookies shaped like Christmas trees, candy canes, and little reindeer lined up neatly, while Tbaytel's volunteer employees were busy mixing dough, shaping, and packaging.

2. "12 Days of Christmas": an employee-led charity tradition going strong for over a decade

According to Tbaytel's own Newsroom materials, the "12 Days of Christmas" dates back to 2015 and is described as an "employee-led holiday giving initiative" aimed at making the region's holiday season "warmer and brighter" through a series of small, concrete acts of kindness at the end of each year.

3. "Good Morning, Thunder Bay!": the city's morning and evening "program guide"

In addition to this major charity news, Tbnewswatch's "Good Morning, Thunder Bay!" column also updated as usual today. Today's column opens with a morning photo submitted by resident Bruce Pynn, inviting readers to continue submitting via email or Instagram hashtag, capturing Thunder Bay's everyday scenery with their own lenses.