YIR - Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre celebrates remarkable year and looks toward 2025

The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre (HRNC) is reflecting on a year of growth, community connection, and cultural programming, with a focus on reconciliation and support for newcomers to the region. 

Janine Hart, Executive Director of the HRNC, shared her pride in the organization's achievements throughout 2024, emphasizing the center's commitment to fostering collaboration between newcomers and Indigenous peoples.  

YIR - Safe Communities programs thrive in Humboldt, with new initiatives and record attendance

Safe Communities Humboldt works with various community and regional organizations to educate and promote around issues of safe behaviours. This year, the organization saw record attendance at their safety events and the launch of new initiatives aimed at educating the community about critical safety issues. Amanda Hauber, Director of Safe Communities Humboldt, shared her excitement about the positive impact the programs have had in 2024. 

YIR- Good Neighbour Store continues to give back

The Humboldt Good Neighbour Store is celebrating another successful year of giving back to the community. The store, now in its 32nd year of operation, distributed a total of $463,000 to 61 local organizations in 2024, bringing its total donations since its inception to an impressive $5 million. This accomplishment is a reflection of the continued dedication of the store’s volunteers, community donors, and supporters. 

YIR - Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce balances progress with change in 2024

Change is a constant in the world of business, and that’s how it’s been at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce this year. Through it all, the Chamber has been there supporting its members, the board has been fostering innovative programs, and it continues to have its eyes firmly planted on the future.  

Elvircia Natlazo-Vythiligngum, new executive director of the Chamber, expressed the organization's unwavering focus on service amidst these transitions.  

YIR - Humboldt Downtown BID celebrates successful 2024 with major event highlights

The Humboldt Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) has had a remarkable year in 2024, successfully promoting local businesses and focusing attention on the downtown core. Among the year’s standout achievements were the return of Street Fest to its pre-pandemic form and a refreshed take on the popular Moonlight Madness event. Both events were met with overwhelmingly positive responses from the community and participants alike.