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Posted 6 November 2026

Skilled trades and SCHOLARSHIPS

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: You hear about the ‘skilled trades sector’ – and how skilled trades are the backbone of our city and communities around us.   Here’s some good news for apprentices across all of Ontario. A charity called Support Ontario Youth is offering ten x $500 scholarships to help...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Carney’s “Masters of Our Destiny” budget projects $62B deficit, adds $151B in new spending

The federal government is betting big on investments at home amid economic uncertainty and ongoing trade tensions with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s tabled Canada’s 2026-27 budget Thursday afternoon. The budget, titled Masters of Our Destiny, plans to strengthen Canada’s...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Post-secondary students fail to secure meeting with provincial colleges and universities minister

There is growing anger amongst students with the state of post-secondary education in Ontario. They cite the end of a tuition freeze, cuts to student assistance and the underfunding of colleges and universities as making post-secondary education unaffordable and inaccessible for many. The...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Bryan Adams out with new album of Canadian themed songs

Celebrate our great country with songs from one of our most iconic songwriters and musicians. Bryan Adams, who recently played a pair of sold out concerts at The Auditorium in Thunder Bay, is out with a new album filled with tracks that speak about stories, people and places that will resonate...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Pioneer Ridge, Oshki-Pimache-O-Win partner for long-term healthcare training

Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care and Senior Services has officially opened a new “Living Classroom” in partnership with Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute, creating a hands-on training environment for future healthcare professionals. The Living Classroom model provides hands-on...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Bay Village Coffee says suspected tip thief returns

Bay Village Coffee says it is dealing with a second alleged theft in less than two months. According to owner Alan Forbes, a woman entered the business Thursday morning and allegedly took several items. The café also alleges the woman threatened to smash the business’s windows after being...

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Posted 5 November 2026

It’s National Men Make Dinner Day: 12 rules that’ll have you howling with laughter

Put down the cereal box and back away from the microwave – because today is officially National Men Make Dinner Day! If you’re a guy who considers boiling water an advanced culinary technique, this holiday was made just for you. Celebrated every year on the first Thursday of November, the day...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Three charged in north side drug bust

Three male suspects face charges after a drug trafficking investigation resulted in a search warrant on Cumberland Street South. The warrant was executed by members of the Emergency Task Unit on Wednesday morning. Officers reportedly seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, over $5,000 in cash,...

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Posted 5 November 2026

Share some good news with us…

Today on Tell Me Something Good… another reminder of what this feature is all about! It’s all about celebrating the good stuff. The feel-good stories, the inspiring moments, and the local wins that make our community shine. So, here’s my question: What’s your good news? Tell Me Something Good!...

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Posted 5 November 2026

The great November debate: Tree up before November 11th or not?

Every November, as the calendar turns the page, a very popular debate starts to pop up on social media and around the coffee shop table: when is it appropriate to put up Christmas decorations? For a lot of people, Remembrance Day on November 11th is seen as a time to pause and reflect on the...

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