



COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
This page will share information within the community, articles of interest, and editorials that I have written to the media. Although my spiritual quest is the focus of this webpage and podcast, I have my feet firmly planted in the reality of the world I live in.
SELECTED WRITINGS
New Election sign by-law tramples freedom of expression - July 15, 2022
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​Southside Vibe 2022! Ramps Up for Fort William Neighbourhood - June 18, 2022
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​Community Spokes providing hands-on experience with bike mechanic workshops - April 27, 2022
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​Businesswoman Lori Paras will run again for Thunder Bay city council - October 12, 2021
​Superior Morning - Lori Paras, Blankets in the Bay - August 20, 2021
​The Hub Bazaar continues to ride out pandemic storm - June 16, 2021
​Asking the Big Questions About Life – Lori Paras - December 13, 2020
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​Monday Morning ‘MUG’ing: Making it work - November 2, 2020
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Window adds to revitalization of south core - September 4, 2020
​Deputation by Lori Paras on Chapples Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility - August 12, 2020
​Council Should Do More during Pandemic – Lori Paras - March 30, 2020
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​Dease Pool set for demolition after vote - December 17, 2019
​Lori Paras – PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Changemaker Award Winner - November 9, 2019
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​Dease Pool consultation greeted by protestors - November 3, 2019
​Dease Pool Update by Lori Paras - May 3, 2019
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​Letter to the Editor - Blaming members reflects poorly on BIA leadership - February 2, 2019
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​Rally held to save Dease Pool - January 5, 2019
​Christmas bows to be hung on Dease Pool fence as part of Friday night rally - January 4, 2019
​Candidates Ledger – Lori Paras – Candidate at Large - October 19, 2018
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​City council needs change, diversity - October 13, 2018
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​Meet the candidates: Lori Paras - October 2, 2018
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Community feast nourishes community connections - January 29, 2018
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​South side businesses facing BIA levy hike - November 24, 2017
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​Spreading colour, healing in neighbourhood - September 29, 2017
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​Incubator for business - April 24, 2017