by adminFive people have been charged with second degree murder after an assault last week on the Eabmetoong (Fort Hope) First Nation. On Tuesday, one of two men assaulted passed away from his injuries. He was 33 years old. The OPP say a 47-year-old man, two youth under the age of 18, an...
READ MORE by adminFour electricity distributors across northwestern Ontario are taking part in an energy conservation promotion. Utilitities in Sioux Lookout, Atikokan, Fort Frances and Synergy North are encouraging local customers to take part in Save on Energy. Lesley Racco from Synergy North says they...
READ MORE by adminBy Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.com The provincial budget increases are welcomed by community leaders, but it could take a larger leap to address some funding gaps. The provincial budget was revelaed at 4 p.m. on Thursday in the legislature by...
READ MORE by adminA Colorado low is heading to Thunder Bay sometime Thursday afternoon. The snowfall warning from Environment Canada is predicting up to 20cm by Friday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Thursday evening and could impact driving conditions heading into a long weekend as winds gust up to 40kmh.
READ MORE by adminFor the first time in half a century, astronauts are on the way to the moon and a Canadian is part of the crew. In a historic moment from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Wednesday evening, Artemis II launched into space. Forty-seven-year-old Jeremy Hansen is part of the crew of...
READ MORE by adminApril kicks off in Thunder Bay with creative fundraisers, delicious takeout, hometown skating pride, blockbuster musical theatre, and a live‑to‑film concert experience that defined a generation. From paint brushes and pirouettes to rock opera and romance, here’s what’s happening around the city...
READ MORE by adminThere might still be lots of snow on the ground, but the fire season has officially begun. Fire information officer Chris Marchand says it doesn’t take long for the situation to change. “Despite the snow on the ground at this moment, conditions will change quite quickly over the next few...
READ MORE by adminA campaign to encourage respect for elected officials is seeking more people to support the cause. A small group of women in southern Ontario started Elect Respect. Founder Marianne Meed Ward says elected officials should feel respected and safe, even if the public does not agree with...
READ MORE by adminCamping season in Northwestern Ontario is right around the corner and if you’ve ever experienced it, you know there’s nothing quite like it. The ice melts, the air softens, and suddenly the call of the outdoors feels impossible to ignore. It’s that time of year when weekends start filling up...
READ MORE by adminOntario’s lowest-wage earners will earn a little more money in October. The province’s minimum wage is going up that month. It will be set at $17.95 per hour, a 35-cent increase. Legislation ties increases to April’s inflation rate each year. “Ontario workers are the engine of this...
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