by adminSchool boards in Ontario will have new offices intended to address parents’ concerns about their child’s education. The Ministry of Education is calling them Student and Family Support Offices. They are to be in place before the next school year. A release says it is among the measures...
READ MORE by adminAn extension has been reached regarding the federal childcare program for Ontario. It allows current fees to remain in effect until the next year. The current agreement was to expire at the end of next March. In a letter distributed to parents, and obtained by Acadia News, Education...
READ MORE by adminConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ducked questions about his leadership style at a media event in Calgary Wednesday. Poilievre was asked if he’d reflected on whether his style had driven two MPs from the party since the federal budget was released. Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont...
READ MORE by adminBy: Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thunder Bay SourceTHUNDER BAY — Turnkey Communications sends people to a lot of mining trade shows and expos, but the Reverse Expo may well be the best of them. That was the assessment of Darrin Nicholas, Turnkey senior account...
READ MORE by adminLast night, the skies over Thunder Bay put on a truly spectacular show. The northern lights shimmered in vibrant waves of green, purple, and even red – rippling across the sky. It’s not every night we get to see the aurora this bright and active – even in town where city lights usually...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is hosting vaccine clinics for individuals at a higher risk of getting COVID-19 or RSV through November. Vaccine appointments are available for upcoming clinics in the CLE Heritage Building on Monday and on November 24. Those eligible for...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash The world needs more of this! Today is World Kindness Day, a good reminder to spread small acts of kindness. Think about it: What act of kindness did someone do for you that really touched you? Did a friend send a handwritten note to cheer you...
READ MORE by adminWhen it comes to deer hunting – whether you’re an archery or gun hunting enthusiast – there’s a lot of little things to factor in along the way in order to have a successful season and harvest. For this article, I’m gonna concentrate on archery hunting and setups as it’s where I expend most...
READ MORE by adminLooking for something fun to do this week? Thunder Bay is buzzing with theatre, music, family fun, and community events! Here’s what’s on: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Dates: November 13–16 & 19–22Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVenue: Cambrian Players TheatreTickets:...
READ MORE by adminBy: By Aaron Walker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.comThe Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is calling on the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to take stronger action against “redwashing” — the corporate misuse of reconciliation language. ABPA warned...
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