by adminThis morning on the show, you helped us take a little trip down memory lane. It all started with a simple conversation about the petition to bring back the big yellow bucket at the North End splash pad – the one that used to dump water on kids’ heads and send them screaming with joy. But...
READ MORE by adminFor many folks, the season began several weeks ago… but for those of us who like a little more ice under our boots, January usually marks the start of our annual winter tradition – ice fishing… but be careful. Early season ice can offer some great fishing, and also some inherent dangers…...
READ MORE by adminHave you ever taken the time to clean out an old closet or spare room, only to find items you barely remembered owning? Photo by Daniel Álvasd on Unsplash Three brothers from Northern California recently experienced an extraordinary surprise while sorting through their late mother’s...
READ MORE by adminEnvironment Canada is warning residents along the north shore of Lake Superior to prepare for reduced visibility and challenging travel conditions as lake‑enhanced snowfall continues through Friday. The alert does not include the City of Thunder Bay, but it does apply to the surrounding...
READ MORE by adminOntario’s tourism industry is calling on the provincial government to provide more money for marketing. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario would like $15 million added to the budget of Destination Ontario, which oversees tourism marketing. Speaking before a provincial committee...
READ MORE by adminEvery January, we collectively decide to become brand‑new people overnight. New year, new me. New planner. New habits. New personality. And by January 12th? We’re tired, slightly resentful, and wondering why we thought waking up at 5 a.m. and drinking celery juice would solve...
READ MORE by adminThe federal government is granting $850,000 to 14 Indigenous-led projects in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia through the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. The new grant money is intended to help Indigenous communities improve their capacity to consult, coordinate with...
READ MORE by adminThere is concern that some home and community care services may not be available without increased provincial funding. The Ontario Community Support Association, which represents over 200 not-for-profit home care and community support agencies across Ontario, says no increase was provided in...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is focusing on business, community, and tourism as three key pillars for producing economic growth over the next half-decade. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, CEDC CEO Jamie Taylor presented the commission’s new strategic...
READ MORE by adminThe 51st annual Snowarama is about to kick off in February, as snowmobilers from across Northwestern Ontario will hit the trails to raise funds for children with disabilities. Snowarama supports Easter Seals Ontario, a charity that helps families of children with disabilities purchase...
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