by adminThunder Bay Police Chief, Darcy Fleury – YourThunderBay.ca
An end-of-year check in with Thunder Bay Police Chief Darcy Fleury to talk about the Festive Ride Program, Special Constables, and more.
READ MORE by admin by adminCan you be a Senior’s “Snow Angel”?
Photo by Nellie Adamyan on Unsplash Helping out in a time of need is so important….especially this time of year. Have you heard about the “Spread Your Wings – Snow Angel” campaign? The THUNDER BAY 55 PLUS CENTRE is looking for volunteers to be a “Senior’s snow angel”. The idea is: if...
READ MORE by adminA sombre wish for a Happy Hanukkah from your friendly neighbourhood reporter
For those of you who haven’t been introduced, I’m Sam, 99.9’s first-ever Jewish journalist. I moved to Thunder Bay this year from Toronto, a city with a long-standing and historic Jewish community nearly as large as our entire city. Last week, I decided it might be fun to write...
READ MORE by adminCause of deadly trailer fire remains mystery
By: Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal Provincial investigators say the probe into last weekend’s fatal trailer fire at Fort William First Nation continues, but a suspected cause of the blaze has yet to be released. “At this time, there is no...
READ MORE by adminReport details how non-profits adapted to pandemic pressures
By: Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.com A recent report on the difficulties non-profit organizations faced during the COVID-19 pandemic shows local organizations displayed adaptability. “They were very agile. Some even commented that they’re very...
READ MORE by adminOliver Paipoonge mayor won’t run again
By: Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterSource: The Chronicle-Journal Long-time Oliver Paipoonge mayor and councilwoman Lucy Kloosterhuis says her current term will be her last when it ends next fall. “Earlier this year I thought I could do one more year, but not four...
READ MORE by adminLegislature’s 14-week break ‘appalling,” MPP says
By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Thunder Bay Source Ontario’s legislative assembly is taking a 14-week break after having already taken a 19-week summer break and sitting only 51 days this year. And the MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North doesn’t like it one...
READ MORE by adminNDP member concerned with Ontario’s democratic rights
Democracy is at the heart of a Private Member’s Bill from an NDP member that was debated at Queen’s Park this week. Chris Glover introduced the bill because of some of the actions taken by the Premier. He sought a Commissioner of Democratic Rights to ensure government decisions do not...
READ MORE by adminFrench-language government services expanding in Thunder Bay district
More government services in the Thunder Bay District will be available in French. The province says various government agencies, ministries and third-party service-providers are working on full implementation of French-language services. The Thunder Bay District is one of six areas where...
READ MORE by adminWhat’s For Sale? (a potato masher, a vegetable?)
Today on “What’s For Sale”, I came across this item: a “vintage heavy-duty Potato masher – wooden handle”. The description on FB Marketplace said, “Perfect for mashing potatoes, vegetables or beans”. That led to both Candi and I making reference to not ever mashing any vegetables, only...
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