by Randy ThomsA vacant home in Fort Frances has been damaged by fire. Members of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service were called to the home on Wright Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday. The fire was mainly contained to the second floor, but other areas were damaged by smoke and water. Fire officials...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government has announced that they have received a proposal from Frontier Lithium to build a critical mineral refinery in Thunder Bay. “Our government is working with Frontier Lithium and the federal government to protect Ontario workers and jobs by mining and refining our...
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by Randy ThomsNew tariffs against goods from the United States are being applied by Canada. It is a retaliatory move imposed by the Trump administration. Beginning immediately, a 25% tariff is being applied to $30 billion worth of goods with the same tariff added to another $125 billion in 21 days. Prime...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s health unit’s Health Kids Health on the Move for Equity (H.O.M.E) Program has been recognized by Lakehead University. The program has been awarded the Community Engaged Research Award. “This award highlights how important it is to connect research with real community needs,” said...
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by Tara ClowGet ready to pay more with increased tariffs; that’s how the average Canadian will be affected. United States President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian imports on Tuesday, stating there’s “no room left” for negotiations. Our newsroom spoke to the president of an...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick has unveiled how it plans to support businesses and residents impacted by tariffs from the United States. A 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian products entering the U.S. — except 10 per cent on energy products — went into effect on Tuesday. Premier Susan Holt said the “illegal,...
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by CJ GoaterA man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting someone. Officers were sent to the city’s south side around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday after receiving reports of an assault. A witness saw a man using a weapon to assault another man. Officers located a man matching the suspect description and they...
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by Tara ClowTwo people are dead following a house fire in Miramichi. Police say emergency crews arrived at around 4am on Tuesday to find the Chatham area home fully engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The names of the victims have not been released as next of kin are...
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by Tara ClowHave Canadians adjusted their purchasing priorities with new US policies? A recent survey found out. Narrative Research asked things like whether Canadians have cancelled plans to go to the US. One in ten who were surveyed said yes. On the question of whether Canadians have sought out Canadian...
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by CJ GoaterFolklore Festival’s organizing committee has announced that the 2025 event is cancelled. The committee says rising costs and safety issues were contributors to the decision. Increasing ticket prices, or booth rental costs was an option they decided against as the additional costs would be passed...
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