by adminThe Ministry of Transportation is reporting a number of road closures east of Thunder Bay. Other highways across northern Ontario are reported to be snow packed with icy sections. As of 11:00am eastern:Hwy 17 is closed from Terrace Bay to Marathon due to poor road and weather conditions HWY...
READ MORE by adminBistro One was a cornerstone of fine dining in our city for more than two decades. Its mission was simple yet thoughtful: to serve food and drink that reflected the seasons, the producers, and the personalities of those preparing them. Season after season, this celebrated establishment...
READ MORE by adminSome changes are being made in the way the Ontario Special Investigations Unit looks into non-lethal incidents. The SIU says starting in the new year it will stop investigating certain cases. In particular, it will no longer investigate the discharge of Anti-Riot Weapon ENfields or...
READ MORE by adminCrossing the border to the United States in northwestern Ontario is going to change in the new year. Northwest Angle and Pigeon River through Lake of the Woods are two of five locations that will be affected by the change. The Remote Area Border Crossing Program is being discontinued on...
READ MORE by adminThe City of Thunder Bay’s Winter FunDays program is returning with a new roster of free events. Winter FunDays puts on free, family-friendly events every Sunday at Marina Park from 2 to 4 p.m. during the winter season. This year’s programming launches on January 4 with a fat tire...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Professional Firefighters Association has raised $179,735 for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots is a long-standing Thunder Bay charity run by many of the city’s firefighters that gifts children in need toys and clothing every Christmas season. Individuals...
READ MORE by adminThe District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is funding 45 new overflow beds to boost the city’s shelter capacity. The Salvation Army’s Cumberland Street location will add 20 overflow beds, and the Urban Abbey’s Simpson Street location will add 25 overflow...
READ MORE by adminThis morning, I felt so much love and was truly humbled by the hundreds of well wishes on our text line for my birthday. When the big day happens every December 19th, I don’t shy away from it. I embrace it, accept it. It’s gift to celebrate another year. Feeling good at 53. John...
READ MORE by adminImage courtesy of Copilot This time of year it’s filled with so many holiday movies. Everything from “Frosty The Snowman” to “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” to “A Christmas Carol” and the list goes on. But, over the holidays you might even be tempted to watch this classic…that has...
READ MORE by adminDue to current road conditions, ALL RURAL TRANSPORTATION is cancelled for today, Friday, December 19, 2025. For more details on cancelled routes and any reported delays on urban routes, please go to the Student Transportation Of Thunder Bay website.Crestview Five Mile Gorham and...
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