by adminPhoto by Sincerely Media on Unsplash Every year at this time, Stats Canada reveals its top BABY NAMES of the year. If you’re expecting…maybe this might give you some inspiration, or maybe help you steer clear of these popular names. These names were picked by Canadian parents and are put...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Cumberland Street North and Water Street is set to open. The road fixture is expected to open to the public late Friday afternoon. Roundabouts are circular intersections where traffic flows counterclockwise around a central...
READ MORE by adminThe Mark Carney-led Liberal government has survived its first confidence vote on this year’s budget. Members of Parliament voted 198 to 139 to defeat a Conservative sub-amendment that called for rejecting the fiscal plan. More tests of confidence are still ahead — including one Friday...
READ MORE by adminA Conservative MP in Alberta has resigned from parliament but is not crossing the floor just yet to the Liberals. In a statement released Thursday, Jeneroux says it was not an easy decision, but believes it is the right one. “I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put...
READ MORE by adminOkay, let’s talk about the unofficial rulebook of Christmas — you know, the one no one admits exists, but somehow we’re all following. When do you decorate? Are you an all-out holiday girly who’s blasting Mariah Carey November 1st? A subtle celebrator with a tasteful garland and one candle...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial NDP continues to lobby for measures that improve road safety in northern Ontario. A Private Member’s Bill was voted down at Queen’s Park earlier this year. MPPs informed the legislature on Thursday that highways in northwestern Ontario have been shut down more than 550...
READ MORE by adminThe province’s Finance Minister is calling it a Plan to Protect Ontario. Peter Bethlenfalvy released an economic statement that includes measures designed to combat the impact of U.S. trade tariffs. It includes the development of a Tax Action Plan that updates provincial personal and...
READ MORE by adminThe PWHL unveiled the logos and names of its newest teams Thursday. The Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes are set to begin play later this month when the season opens. With the new additions, the league now has eight teams. Seattle and Vancouver are the first to be based on the...
READ MORE by adminThe Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is warning people about tainted drugs that may be sold on the streets in communities between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. This is a second similar warning from the health agency after seeing an increase of suspicous overdoses, particularly in Dryden and...
READ MORE by adminTbaytel employees and city officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the naming of Thunder Bay’s new indoor turf facility. The city-owned company has pledged $500,000 over ten years for the naming rights to the turf facility, which will be dubbed the “Tbaytel Multiplex” for the duration...
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