by adminAlbertans have voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, rejecting a proposal that would have started the process toward the province’s separation. Unofficial results from Monday’s referendum show approximately 76 per cent of voters supported remaining in Canada, while about 23 per cent...
READ MORE by adminToday, we give a huge shout out to LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY. Maclean’s Magazine released their 2027 University Rankings, and placed L.U once again as “the top University under 10,000 students”. Pic courtesy of Lakehead University FB page Lakehead University’s top marks are based on: the quality...
READ MORE by adminFormer Executive Director for the Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) Volker Kromm is one of nine hopefuls vying for the city’s top job. From the start of the campaign, Kromm has pitched himself as a candidate who is willing to reach out to different interest groups in the city and...
READ MORE by adminStores or online retailers selling cannabis and related products, but not licenced to do so, could face new fines. It is one of the measures proposed by the Ford government in an effort to halt illegal cannabis sales. The province says 30% of all sales are being done by illegal operations....
READ MORE by adminFour 14-year-olds are facing charges after an alleged assault involving a weapon in Thunder Bay last week. Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Primary Response Unit were called to the area of May Street and Southern Avenue shortly before 3:15 p.m. on Friday, October 16, following...
READ MORE by adminThe first week of the library worker’s strike is well underway as the Thunder Bay Public Library and its union remain far apart on contract talks. Workers represented by CUPE Local 8718 have been without a new collective agreement for more than a year and say they are fighting a series of...
READ MORE by adminWith one week to go before election day, Thunder Bay voters will have another opportunity to meet candidates seeking municipal office. Two local businesses, Bay Village Coffee and Half-Way Motors, are hosting an open meet-and-greet for candidates running for mayor and councillor at-large on...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) says the Thunder Bay district will take part in a provincial immigration program aimed at helping employers address workforce shortages and attract skilled talent. The region has secured participation in Ontario’s Regional...
READ MORE by adminGetting approval for a new business sign in Thunder Bay is about to get a little easier. The City of Thunder Bay has expanded its Build Thunder Bay One-Stop Development Shop to include sign permit applications. The permits are typically needed before installing commercial signs like billboards...
READ MORE by adminThere is something about a perfect fall Sunday morning that just hits differently. The air is a little cooler, the leaves are putting on their annual fashion show, and suddenly, your coffee tastes better, your breakfast sandwich feels more rewarding, and life seems to slow down just enough for...
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