by adminOntario First Nation leaders are applauding a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. It is approving an agreement they reached with the federal government regarding child welfare reform. First Nations leader says the Tribunal’s decision confirms that the Ontario Final Agreement is...
READ MORE by adminLocal bookworms have a chance to give back to the Thunder Bay Public Library during Library Giving Day on Wednesday. Thanks to local business sponsors, all Library Giving Day donations will be doubled (up to $4,500). “The generosity of businesses like Lowerys, Jones Insurance and...
READ MORE by adminCalling all geeks: Carlito’s Cafe is hosting the first-ever CarlitoCon at the Superior Inn Hotel on April 18, an all-day tabletop gaming convention. Events and games are planned from 9 am to 6 pm. Beginners and advanced players alike are welcome. “There’s going to be something for...
READ MORE by adminOntario is not as accessible as it should be. That is the feeling of the disability advocates. Brenda Cervantes, chair of the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Workers with Disabilities Committee, says despite the passing of a new disabilities act in 2005, many public spaces remain...
READ MORE by adminWell… that one stung. The Toronto Blue Jays took a 14–5 loss to the Colorado Rockies last night at Rogers Centre, and it wasn’t just the score that had fans feeling deflated. The game already felt off, but the moment that really hit everyone in the gut came in the third inning when...
READ MORE by adminThe month of March came in like a lion and it looks like it will go out like a lion too. On March 1st, the lowest temperature was registered at -29.6 Celcius. While March 31st isn’t that cold, more snow is in the forecast. Environment Canada says anywhere between 2 and 4 centimeters...
READ MORE by adminTwo Canadians are gearing up for the first mission to the moon in more than half a century. Artemis II is set to launch from the Kennedy Space Station in Florida for the first manned mission in 53 years, Wednesday. Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian to ever go to the moon. The...
READ MORE by adminOntario Provincial Police are assisting the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service with an assault investigation after two victims were airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The assault happened in the area of Albany River Crescent in Eabametoong at around 3:30 am Sunday...
READ MORE by adminSome HelloFresh meal kits have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination in several cheese products. Affected products include shredded parmesan, cheese curds, feta, goat cheese, and mozzarella. According to the Government of Canada, food contaminated with Listeria may not...
READ MORE by adminThe Bearskin Lake First Nation is the latest community to add an Emergency First Response Team. Working with Ornge Air Ambulance, local responders are trained in advanced first aid and CPR. They are also able to provide patient transfer from the individual’s home or community health...
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