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Posted 16 June 2023

Rain in forecast, but impact on fires doubtful

Around 40 fires continue to burn in Northwestern Ontario with a fire hazard which is high to extreme across the region. A restricted fire zone remains in effect, which as Fire Information Officer Chris Marchand explains has been helpful and is thanking the public for their cooperation. “We...

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Posted 16 June 2023

Ontario Chiefs to meet with Minister on Monday

Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller is agreeing to meet with the Chiefs of Ontario next week to discuss an agreement between the Metis Nation of Ontario and Canada. The agreement recognizes the Metis’ right to self-government under Section 35 of the Constitution. Nipissing First Nation...

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Posted 16 June 2023

Ontario Chiefs to meet with Minister on Monday

Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller is agreeing to meet with the Chiefs of Ontario next week to discuss an agreement between the Metis Nation of Ontario and Canada. The agreement recognizes the Metis’ right to self-government under Section 35 of the Constitution. Nipissing First Nation...

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Posted 16 June 2023

Mining Day set for Saturday

The City of Thunder Bay has proclaimed tomorrow, June 17th, as Mining Day in Thunder Bay. This is the first Mining Day to take place since 2019 due to Covid, Pam Coles is the Co-Chair of the event and says it is less about promoting companies and more so showing off the history and opportunities...

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Posted 16 June 2023

Mining Day set for Saturday

The City of Thunder Bay has proclaimed tomorrow, June 17th, as Mining Day in Thunder Bay. This is the first Mining Day to take place since 2019 due to Covid, Pam Coles is the Co-Chair of the event and says it is less about promoting companies and more so showing off the history and opportunities...

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Posted 16 June 2023

Bus rollover in northern BC sends 30 to hospital

A bus rollover in Northern BC has sent roughly 30 people to hospital. BC’s Health Minister Adrian Dix says on social media some have been critically injured. Seven ambulances, as well as air crew involved at the accident near Prince George. This comes as 15 people died after a bus accident on...

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Posted 16 June 2023

Bus rollover in northern BC sends 30 to hospital

A bus rollover in Northern BC has sent roughly 30 people to hospital. BC’s Health Minister Adrian Dix says on social media some have been critically injured. Seven ambulances, as well as air crew involved at the accident near Prince George. This comes as 15 people died after a bus accident on...

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Posted 16 June 2023

No expanded powers for the mayor Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is being left off the list of communities where the mayors will have expanded powers. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark says legislation passed last fall for the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto will be extended to 26 other large and medium-sized communities. Clark says...

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Posted 16 June 2023

No expanded powers for the mayor Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is being left off the list of communities where the mayors will have expanded powers. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark says legislation passed last fall for the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto will be extended to 26 other large and medium-sized communities. Clark says...

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Posted 16 June 2023

SIJHL welcomes expansion team

The SIJHL is excited about a team playing in Kenora. The Kenora Islanders will start play this fall. It brings the league up to eight teams and fills a hole the league has been working for some time to fill. “It’s probably the best market in Canada that doesn’t have a junior A hockey team. And...

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