by adminA political science professor says it could be an interesting week away from Parliament Hill. Dr. Tom Urbaniak wonders if more Conservative MPs will consider crossing the floor, following Nova Scotia MP for Acadie-Annapolis Chris d’Entremont’s move last week. He says MPs are back in their...
READ MORE by adminThe Ontario government is investing more than a quarter of a million dollars into the municipality of Shuniah. The MacGregor Recreation Centre’s Rink Shack will be receiving $175,000 through the province’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, for upgrades including...
READ MORE by adminA major construction project widening Highway 11 and 17 between Thunder Bay and Nipigon has been completed. Crews have widened the roadway to two lanes in both directions from Coughlin Road to Highway 582 and from Highway 587 to Pearl Lake. The work is part of a $6.5 billion provincial...
READ MORE by adminThis morning, the Executive Director of Our Kids Count – Jackie Knough joined me on Mornings In The Bay. She was here to discuss their new initiative – “The Building Block Capital Campaign”. The goal is to raise $2.7 million, to create a Family Hub that is a community space. What is...
READ MORE by adminIt was 56 years ago this week (1969), SESAME STREET first aired on PBS. Photo by Jason Moyer on Unsplash Jim Henson’s puppets – teaching letters, numbers and colours. It’s now seen in over 140 countries! Today, the children’s television series is available on NETFLIX. Sesame Street...
READ MORE by adminCanada Post has submitted a transformation plan to the federal government laying out how the corporation will adapt. The federal government removed barriers to reform and directed Canada Post to implement concrete changes that respond to the rapidly changing environment and avoid becoming...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay is hosting another event to give residents a chance to provide feedback and discuss the city’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The Community Safety and Well-Being Forum is taking place on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. “Our...
READ MORE by adminHealth Canada has issued a recall for nitrous oxide chargers. The affected products are being sold for inhalation without market authorization in Canada. According to Health Canada, people should not inhale nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, for recreational purposes. If...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay is preparing to release the draft of the 2026 Capital Budget for the city. The document is being made public on November 18. Once it is released, the city will be opening a survey on Get Involved Thunder Bay to receive residents’ feedback. On November 24, city council is...
READ MORE by adminThe Lakehead University Agora is featuring an exhibit to commemorate northwestern Ontario’s Indigenous veterans. The Indigenous Veterans of Treaty #3 exhibit is open to the public for the rest of the week. The exhibit’s launch coincides with Indigenous Veterans’ Day, which is observed...
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