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Posted 2 January 2026

Top ten words/phrases we should never say again

The combination of two numbers heads the list of words and phrases in Lake Superior State University’s Banned Words List for 2026. 6/7 was the overwhelming selection to the annual top ten list. The phrase originated from a 2024 rap song and became popular on social media platforms and...

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Posted 2 January 2026

A Look Back at 2025’s Hottest Baby‑Name Trends and a Peek at 2026’s Predictions

Every new year brings a fresh wave of baby‑name inspiration, and 2025 is already shaping up to be a big one. According to the latest data from The Bump’s Top 1000 Baby Names of 2025 parents are leaning into a mix of modern cool, soft classics, and names inspired by pop culture, nature, and...

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Posted 2 January 2026

Thunder Bay welcomes first baby of the new year

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has delivered the city’s first baby of 2026. A baby girl was born to parents Kaiyah and Chris at 3:21 p.m. on Thursday, January 1. The family has yet to choose a name for their daughter, who weighs 5 pounds and 8 ounces. The Thunder Bay...

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Posted 2 January 2026

SIJHL stars facing LU Thunderwolves

The top players from the SIJHL will take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves men’s hockey team this weekend. The two game showcase kicks off tonight at 7:00pm at the Fort Williams Gardens. The same two teams meet again Saturday night at 7:00pm. Each Superior International Junior Hockey League team...

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Posted 1 January 2026

Mischief incident still under investigation in Gorham Township

A mischief incident in the Township of Gorham last month is still under investigation. The Thunder Bay OPP say there were called out on December 11th to reports of two ATV’s and a snowmachine being operated in a dangerous manner. They damaged a local community sign along the North Branch...

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Posted 1 January 2026

Walleye captain trying to end career with another championship

One Bill Salonen Cup Championship isn’t enough for Kam River Fighting Walleye Captain Max Wright. The Colorado Springs, Colorado product is playing his final year of junior hockey and is on an exclusive list that includes defenceman Zach Fortin as well as forwards Jeremy Dunmore, Anthony...

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Posted 31 December 2025

High time nears for sledder trail groups as snow builds up

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal Thunder Bay Adventure Trails says it could have some snowmobile trails ready for machines next week if there’s enough snow to groom. “Our hope is to start the first week in January,” an association...

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Posted 31 December 2025

Man faces hit and run and drug charges

A hit and run collision in Thunder Bay have resulted in drug charges against a 54-year-old man. The accident took place on September 1st at the intersection of May Street North and Finlayson Street. When Thunder Bay Police arrived, officers found two damaged vehicles but only one...

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Posted 31 December 2025

‘Things will get better’ forestry minister says of sector’s future

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.com It’s still uncertain times for forestry in Northwestern Ontario, but the provincial minister for the sector says his government is on the right track to help heading into the new year. Associate Minister of...

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Posted 31 December 2025

Canada names 25-man Olympic men’s hockey roster

Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team has been set. Hockey Canada unveiled the 25-man roster for February’s Milan games. Already named to the team earlier this year: 2-time gold-medalist Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Sam Reinhart and Brayden Point. Jordan...

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