by adminThe Mikinakoos Children’s Fund will be donating 1,248 winter coats to children in First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario this year. The coat drive raised $20,000 from individual donors, which was matched by the Knights of Columbus, who provided an additional $20,000 donation....
READ MORE by adminWith Christmas right around the corner, nothing says cozy and nostalgic quite like the spicy crunch of a ginger snap. These cookies have been around for centuries -originally popular in Europe where ginger was prized not just for flavor but also for its warming qualities in winter. Over...
READ MORE by adminBy: Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.comDRYDEN — There is nearly half a million dollars on the table to help Dryden negotiate compensation for its proximity to a proposed radioactive waste burial site. At its Nov. 10 meeting, council formally approved...
READ MORE by adminBy: Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.comTHUNDER BAY – Changes in provincial legislation have prompted the City of Thunder Bay to get 32 properties designated as heritage sites by 2027. “We currently have properties that are on our heritage registry — as...
READ MORE by adminNew federal regulations will remove some barriers to internal trade and labour mobility. Monday, Intergovernmental Affairs and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the coming release of regulations stemming from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act. The Act and...
READ MORE by adminPhoto courtesy of Prime Video caption I think it’s safe to say you’ve heard of the name: BOB ROSS. Bob was the famous painter and art instructor, who created and hosted “The Joy Of Painting”. It debuted on PBS in 1983, and ran for 11 seasons. Ross was well known for his peaceful...
READ MORE by adminNo one was injured after a fire in Thunder Bay on Monday. Firefighters were called in the evening to the 1100 block of Walsh Street where responding crews found smoke on the second floor of a two-and-a-half story building. Two other pumpers and an aerial ladder were called on-scene and...
READ MORE by adminA potential winter election has been avoided. The Carney government’s first budget was passed in the House of Commons this evening. The vote was 177 in favour to 168 against. Some opposition members sided with the government, including Green leader Elizabeth May, who indicated her...
READ MORE by adminWhile many battling burgers have elected to stack numerous ingredients upon one another like the biblical Tower of Babel, the humble Kimchi Burger opts for a different approach. Like David in battle with Goliath, this burger makes up in courage what it lacks in stature. Bop Shop’s...
READ MORE by adminA gift idea for the book lover in your family. The Giller Prize will be awarded to one of five books on Monday night. It is the largest prize recognizing excellence in Canadian fiction, with the winner taking home $25,000 dollars, according to the award’s website. The five finalists...
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