Uncategorized

by
Posted 14 March 2022

Military Base Hit By Russian Fire

A military base is the latest to suffer attacks in Ukraine. Located near the Polish border, Yavoriv, Russian missiles and shelling hit the base over the weekend. The base is the location of the International Centre for Peacekeeping and Security, a spot where Canadian peacekeepers were until they...

READ MORE
by
Posted 13 March 2022

Daylight Saving Time: A Brief History

Welcome back to Daylight Saving Time (DST). It’s the time of year where you adjust the various clocks in your home to reflect the new time. Or, you are one of those that never needs to adjust your clocks because you didn’t get around to do it in the fall. That’s ok too. A brief history of DST...

READ MORE
by
Posted 13 March 2022

Daylight Saving Time: A Brief History

Welcome back to Daylight Saving Time (DST). It’s the time of year where you adjust the various clocks in your home to reflect the new time. Or, you are one of those that never needs to adjust your clocks because you didn’t get around to do it in the fall. That’s ok too. A brief history of DST...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

Ringing Church Bells In Support Of Ukraine

Thunder Bay’s Christian community will come together to ring bells in support of Ukraine. It’s part of a worldwide effort to demonstrate solidarity with Ukrainian people under attack by Russia. Submitted photo of Larysa Turko (Shane Judge) The initiative was the brainchild of Larysa Turko who...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

Ringing Church Bells In Support Of Ukraine

Thunder Bay’s Christian community will come together to ring bells in support of Ukraine. It’s part of a worldwide effort to demonstrate solidarity with Ukrainian people under attack by Russia. Submitted photo of Larysa Turko (Shane Judge) The initiative was the brainchild of Larysa Turko who...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

In-Person Marathon In Kakabeka Falls

A trio of races for any marathon runners in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. Organizers unveiled this week that the Kakabeka Falls Legion Half and 8K Marathons will be held in person on Sunday, August 21st. In addition, the day will feature the region’s only full marathon to commemorate the 80th...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

In-Person Marathon In Kakabeka Falls

A trio of races for any marathon runners in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. Organizers unveiled this week that the Kakabeka Falls Legion Half and 8K Marathons will be held in person on Sunday, August 21st. In addition, the day will feature the region’s only full marathon to commemorate the 80th...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

Ship Fire Contained By Crew

A ship fire was discovered deep in the boiler room by crew. In the early hours of March 12, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue got a call to Shipyard Rd about a blaze on a ship. There was only light smoke at the beginning until crews discovered the full fire deep in the boat in the boiler room. The ship’s...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

Ship Fire Contained By Crew

A ship fire was discovered deep in the boiler room by crew. In the early hours of March 12, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue got a call to Shipyard Rd about a blaze on a ship. There was only light smoke at the beginning until crews discovered the full fire deep in the boat in the boiler room. The ship’s...

READ MORE
by
Posted 12 March 2022

Shuniah Fire Destroys Garage

A fire required some extra effort from Shuniah fire fighters earlier this week. Crews arrived to a call on the night of March 10 to find a detached garage fully engulfed in flames. Things got complicated when it was discovered that hydro ones were down near the scene. Fire fighters got the fire...

READ MORE