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Posted 7 April 2026

NWMO hosting open house on the DGR

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is hosting an open house later this week in Thunder Bay. The NWMO says it will take place on Thursday at the Superior Inn from noon until 6 pm. They’ll be talking about the proposed deep underground nuclear waste repository located between Ignace...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Beach Boys-signed surfboard hits TBCA auction

The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is revealing the memorabilia up for bid in the second round of its 40th anniversary fundraising auction. Proceeds will go towards renovating the auditorium to improve accessibility and fan experience. The first round featured signed guitars from TBCA...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Eabametoong begins work on 300-home subdivision

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: SNnewswatch.com Eabametoong First Nation is preparing for Phase 1 of a project to add about 300 homes to the Treaty 9 community. Crews are clearing roadways and spaces on the east side of the community in preparation for...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Ottawa commits $1.4 billion to Indigenous health services

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Iori:wase Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty announced that the federal government will invest nearly $1.4 billion over eight years to support Indigenous health services across the country....

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Posted 7 April 2026

Thunder Bay Cricket Council giving back to the community

The Thunder Bay Cricket Council has big plans in store for 2026 as they try to grow the sport in northwestern Ontario. First on the agenda is community charity. The council is collecting cash donations and goodie bags of life essentials all week for those in need. On Sunday from noon to...

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Posted 7 April 2026

12-year old girl declared missing

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 12-year-old Silversky Winter. Winter was last seen in the Limbrick area of Thunder Bay. Police and family members are concerned for her well-being. She is described as an Indigenous female, 5’7″, 105...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Artemis II crew makes history reaching far side of moon

A historic moment Monday afternoon for the crew on the Artemis II. The four astonauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, officially flew further into space than any other human has gone by about 400,000 km. NASA says It happened at about 2:56 p.m. (ATL) Monday. Apollo 13 in 1970 holds...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Provincial tax cut for small businesses promoted by Ontario government

A planned tax cut for Ontario’s small businesses is expected to save them more than one billion dollars. The province intends to cut the small business corporate income tax (CIT) from 3.2% to 2.2% over the next three years. The measure was announced in the provincial budget. Associate...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Highway 17 closed from Raith to Goldie Township

A collision has closed both lanes of Highway 17 from Raith to Goldie Township. Emergency crews are on the scene. Updates will be provided when available. Visit Ontario 511 for up-to-date details.

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Posted 6 April 2026

Annual Tbaytel community program returns

The Tbaytel For Good Community Fund is returning to the northwest for another year. This year’s fund will offer up $30,000 to be divided up by local projects in areas serviced by Tbaytel. Past successes for the program have included community gardens, greenhouses, school food programs,...

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