Thunder Bay’s waterfront is getting a new addition. Volunteers and students from Hammarskjold High School came together over the last few years to construct and unveil a replica lighthouse that is one fifth the size of the building located on the breakwater. “The attempt here is to connect the...
READ MOREA hearing will be held to look into the actions of retiring Police Chief Sylvia Hauth. The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) determined that a hearing is warranted. In an email to Acadia News on Thursday, spokesperson Janet Deline with Tribunals Ontario stated this decision was reached...
READ MOREIf you have plans outdoors, you’ll want to be prepared. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Thursday, which has the potential to bring strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain to the region. The forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms developing throughout the day, which...
READ MOREThe prime minister says his government did not interfere with the Nova Scotia mass shooting investigation. Justin Trudeau spoke to reporters on Thursday while in Rwanda for the Commonwealth summit. He says there was no undue pressure placed on RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to release...
READ MOREIf you have plans outdoors, you’ll want to be prepared. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Thursday, which has the potential to bring strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain to the region. The forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms developing throughout the day, which...
READ MORESound the trumpet for Trumpet! The bloodhound won “Best in show” at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the first bloodhound to win in the event’s 145-year history. Even his handler and co-breeder said she was shocked and feels the bloodhound is, excuse the pun, a bit of an underdog....
READ MOREThe newly elected Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Thunder Bay-Atikokan will be officially sworn in on Thursday. Kevin Holland becomes the first ever Ontario PC Party member to hold the post since the riding was created in 1999. “The staffing level down (at Queen’s Park) will be...
READ MOREThe newly elected Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Thunder Bay-Atikokan will be officially sworn in on Thursday. Kevin Holland becomes the first ever Ontario PC Party member to hold the post since the riding was created in 1999. “The staffing level down (at Queen’s Park) will be...
READ MOREA pretty dramatic rescue took place at an artistic swimming competition in Budapest, Hungary. Anita Alvarez had just finished her solo performance when she fainted and started to sink in the pool. Her quick thinking coach Andrea Fuentes quickly jumped into the water- fully clothed- to save her...
READ MOREThe hot housing market is taking its toll on renters and Canadians preparing for retirement. A recent survey from Canada Life reveals current market conditions are changing people’s home ownership plans. It found that high real estate prices are not only preventing many renters from entering the...
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