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Posted 11 June 2023

DNFC hosting Pride event Monday

Residents are invited to come out for a Pride event being held by the Dryden Native Friendship Centre. Organizer Tiffany Thompson is hoping for a large turnout to support the community as it can go a long way for many, noting the imbalance between larger centres and smaller communities. “There...

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Posted 11 June 2023

Fibre optic installation severs gas line

Some residents in Ignace will have to wait until later this afternoon before gas service is restored following an incident Saturday evening. A release from the Township states at 6:00 p.m. contractors from a third party were installing fibre optics in the community, when they accidentally...

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Posted 11 June 2023

Fibre optic installation severs gas line

Some residents in Ignace will have to wait until later this afternoon before gas service is restored following an incident Saturday evening. A release from the Township states at 6:00 p.m. contractors from a third party were installing fibre optics in the community, when they accidentally...

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Posted 10 June 2023

Hear Solo Kimberly, Collaborating Miranda & Acoustic Tim HERE

As Kimberly Perry says, “it is beyond EUPHORIC to feel this Bloom era finally beginning… the story of me creating the space in my life to grow, surfacing with a newfound love and respect for myself, and finally watching my life unfold in the most beautiful and colourful ways.” Her new 5-song...

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Posted 9 June 2023

Officer on administrative duties following arrest

An off – duty member of the Thunder Bay Police Service is facing impaired driving charges following an incident early Friday morning. Officers were dispatched to the area of Balmoral Street and the Harbour Expressway to reports of a vehicle being driven by an individual suspected impaired. He...

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Posted 9 June 2023

Officer on administrative duties following arrest

An off – duty member of the Thunder Bay Police Service is facing impaired driving charges following an incident early Friday morning. Officers were dispatched to the area of Balmoral Street and the Harbour Expressway to reports of a vehicle being driven by an individual suspected impaired. He...

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Posted 9 June 2023

WestJet to shut down low cost alternative Swoop

WestJet is shutting down is ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop. The decision comes as the airline ratifies its second collective bargaining agreement with the Airline Pilots Association. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group’s CEO, said in a press release that it’s an industry-leading agreement...

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Posted 9 June 2023

WestJet to shut down low cost alternative Swoop

WestJet is shutting down is ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop. The decision comes as the airline ratifies its second collective bargaining agreement with the Airline Pilots Association. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group’s CEO, said in a press release that it’s an industry-leading agreement...

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Posted 9 June 2023

Smoke from forest fires could linger for a while

The air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec impacted by smoke is improving. The smoke is from forest fires burning several kilometres away or in other parts of the country. Environment Canada says any improvement may only be temporary. Meteorologist Gerald Cheng says a lot depends on weather...

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Posted 9 June 2023

Food Security contest launched

A new contest has been launched to improve food security in the north. Northern Ontario Bio-Enterprise, which is funded by FedNor, is selecting six finalists to compete in the Northern Ontario Food Security Challenge Regional manager Emily Nanne says $15,000 is up for grabs. “It could be...

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