by adminToday 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...
READ MORE by adminTemperatures have been below the freezing mark in recent days, but provincial police warn ice conditions on lakes and rivers may still be very thin and unpredictable. They say there is a greater risk of breaking through at this time of the year. Police advise checking conditions...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay Police say a pedestrian is in serious condition after being hit by a motor vehicle in the city’s north end. The collision took place around 8 pm last night on Cumberland Street North and closed a section of the roadway. The pedestrian was transported to the Thunder Bay...
READ MORE by adminSnowmobiling in Northern Ontario is more than a winter pastime—it’s a way of life. As soon as the lakes freeze and the trails fill with powder, the vast northern landscape becomes a playground of crisp air, winding routes, and breathtaking views. There’s a kind of freedom you only feel when...
READ MORE by adminOntario’s electrical utilities, including Hydro One, are advising the public to be vigilant of fraud this holiday season. The utility companies have come up with three Ps for fraud prevention: pause, prove, and protect. They advise pausing when discovering a notification that could be...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial government is investing $500 million into a Critical Minerals Processing Fund (CMPF). The new fund is meant to speed up the process of constructing and expanding processing facilities for critical minerals by helping finance projects. The Ontario government is looking to...
READ MORE by adminThe Federal Court of Canada has ruled in favour of the Sandy Lake First Nation and St. Theresa Point First Nation in a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government. The lawsuit, St. Theresa Point First Nation v. His Majesty the King, argued that the Canadian government has a...
READ MORE by adminThe ski season will get underway on Saturday for Thunder Bay’s two downhill ski locations at Mount Baldy and Loch Lomond. Both mountains will be opening in a gradual process. Mount Baldy will open its magic carpet and tubing hill on Saturday, December 13, and open the upper mountain on...
READ MORE by adminBy Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal While some Kakabeka Falls area residents have been publicly venting about an increase in speeding and incidents of careless driving, provincial police say they haven’t been giving the village short shrift...
READ MORE by adminThree Thunder Bay forwards will get the chance to shine on the 20-man All Star Showcase squad for the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL). Graduating players Kaden Goodwin and Evan Lachimea will be joined by Carter Poddubny in the two-game event against the Lakehead...
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