“And it’s been around for, holy crap, probably 50 years now. And it’s survived through all the tough times.” – Peter Collins, Thunder Bay, ON

“But there weren’t too many venues that wanted to allow gay and lesbians to be in their neighbourhood.” – Michel Dumont, Thunder Bay, ON

“It didn’t matter that my family had money, it just mattered the colour of her skin – she was rejected.” – Michel Dumont, Thunder Bay, ON

“I know I’m raising it, I don’t have to touch it.” – Ma-Nee Chacaby, Thunder Bay, ON