by adminWorkers at the Alstom plant are celebrating Thursday’s announcement of a $2.3 billion contract for new Toronto subway cars. The project will build 70 new six-car trains for Toronto’s transit system, and all of them will pass through the Alstom Thunder Bay plant during the manufacturing...
READ MORE by adminThis morning, I shared a story about what sleep experts claim to be the “temperature sweet spot” for your home in order to have the perfect sleep. Answer: between 15 and 17 degrees. WHAT? This led to a very interesting conversation on Mornings In The Bay. Our text line lit up with...
READ MORE by adminA new tool to investigate and prevent sexual crimes against children was launched by the RCMP Thursday. The High Risk Child Sex Offender Database is a national, publicly accessible tool. The first of its kind in Canada, the database contains information about people who have been found...
READ MORE by adminMore bad news for the lumber industry in northwestern Ontario. Domtar has indicated it will be shutting down the Ignace sawmill indefinitely. The downtime will start in March 12th. The company says the lumber market in North America remains very week and they have to adjust production...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Ryan on Unsplash The City of Thunder Bay announced they’re now accepting nominations for the 48th Annual Official Recognition Awards. It’s your chance to shine a spotlight on the volunteers and community leaders who make Thunder Bay stronger every day. This year’s categories...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s Northern Ontario Juried Exhibition is now accepting submissions for this summer’s event. Artists who live and work in the north are eligible to submit a piece of art that is both original and was completed after the last exhibition in the summer of 2023....
READ MORE by adminWinter in Northern Ontario has never been something I learned to tolerate — it’s something I learned to love. When the snow settles in and the lakes lock up with ice, life doesn’t slow down here. If anything, it becomes richer, quieter, and more intentional. Winter shaped my childhood, my...
READ MORE by adminLake of the Woods Sunrise Soap, based in Kenora, has been hit with a product recall. Shades of Grey Bars of Soap has been recalled because they contain a potentially carcinogenic ingredient, methyl eugenol, above the maximum concentration outlined in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist....
READ MORE by adminDanny, sad the Steelers didn’t advance. Eight Teams Battle for a Spot in the Conference Championships The race to the Super Bowl is tightening as only eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs. This weekend’s Divisional Round will determine which four contenders advance to their respective...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial government is helping to set up training clinics for new doctors in Ontario. The Ministry of Health is earmarking $8 million for 16 new or expanded existing clinics that are tied to the province’s medical schools. Five of the clinics are connected to NOSM University,...
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