by Adam RileyIt can be difficult to prepare nursing students to experience patient care without a live patient to work with. However Lakehead University has leaped ahead within new technology to get as close to the real thing, a manikin, capable of simulating various health conditions patients could...
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by Caitlin SnowBarrington RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teenager. Joseph Cavicchi, 19, was last seen in the Barrington area, Tuesday. He is described as around 6’6, 220lbs with dark, shoulder-length hair. He is believed to be wearing a red hoodie, dark blue jogging pants and black...
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by Adam RileyThe Thunder Bay Police Service will be getting some reinforcements as it works to tackle the ongoing issue of guns and gangs in the city. Two officers, with the option of a third from the Ontario Provincial Police will be working with city police, at a yet to be determined date. Councillor...
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by Joe ThomsonThe McAdam Railway Station is going green thanks to significant funding from the federal and provincial government. Together they’re giving 1.1 million dollars in funding to the organization to help them install a new geothermal green energy system. The majority of the funding comes from ACOA’s...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is offering some help to people on social assistance or with prior criminal records to get a good-paying job. An additional 160 million dollars will go to the Skills Development Fund to help with training or develop new programs. Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police say a rash of recent fires in the city’s north end has been deemed arson. Police say fires have taken place at four vacant buildings, including three over the past week. The first blaze happened in the 10-block of Millidge Street around 8:45 p.m. on July 1. On Saturday, Aug....
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by Brad PerryThe Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) says it continues to have concerns with New Brunswick’s Policy 713. Education Minister Bill Hogan is standing by the controversial changes to the gender identity policy in schools. That is despite a recent report from the child and youth advocate...
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by Joe ThomsonThe Town of Shelburne announced its new chief administrative officer today. Sarah Mattatal will step into the role after spending the past nine years working in various departments of town hall such as Manager of Human Resources and Administration including facilities management, human resources...
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by Brad PerryExpect some closures on Sunday for the annual Aboiteau Beach Triathlon. Officials say the beach will be closed to the public between 5 a.m. and noon. Parking for athletes and spectators will be available in Lot A until 7:30 a.m. There will also be some road closures between 8 and 11 a.m. for the...
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by Adam Riley***UPDATE****Severe thunderstorm watch upgraded to warning as of 10:54 a.m. _____________________________________________ The City of Thunder Bay is under a severe thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada states conditions are favourable to produce very strong wind gusts and nickel to quarter...
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