by adminHow Two Girls, One Freezer, and a case of Tomatoes Became a Tradition Last year, Lyndsay and I decided we were going to make sauce. One case of tomatoes, a can-do attitude, and big “we’re basically Italian Nonna’s” energy. Spoiler alert: it did not go as planned. The chaos was…...
READ MORE by adminResidents of Thunder Bay who take the bus may have noticed more frequent bus cancellations over the past few months. The city has been working to correct a shortage of bus drivers, which has been causing an increase in trip cancellations. The city currently has only 91 percent of the...
READ MORE by adminOntario is falling short of what is needed financially for healthcare, long-term care, education, post-secondary education and children and community services. The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) issued its review of spending plans for the five ministries at the request of a member of...
READ MORE by adminA police investigation in Thunder Bay has led to charges. On Wednesday, officers responded to a report of an individual believed to be selling drugs outside of an apartment complex on the city’s north end. A search of the individual revealed over 120 grams of suspected cocaine and more...
READ MORE by adminCommunity and social services workers are fighting for an increase in their wages. The Canadian Union of Public Employees and Ontario Public Services Employees Union say workers have not been compensated after the court struck down labour-restricting legislation. Bill 124 was imposed in...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s slate of fall road work projects are nearing completion. Most of the city’s current road construction projects list October 31 as the expected completion date. Simpson Street is currently closed between Dease Street and Victoria Avenue East. The city expects the street...
READ MORE by adminOur Kids Count (OKC) is inviting the Thunder Bay community down to their facilities on McKenzie Street to kick off a fundraising campaign and showcase their new spaces. During the event, the organization is launching its Building Block Campaign, which aims to raise roughly $2.7 million to...
READ MORE by adminFive projects considered of national importance are before a new federal office for consideration. They include two copper mines in western Canada, a natural gas pipeline and the expansion of Montreal’s Port. The Major Projects Office (MPO) was established in August to help fast-track...
READ MORE by adminMy friends are hooked on my pico de gallo—and it’s all thanks to one secret ingredient that keeps them guessing and begging for more. Let’s dive into the history of this iconic salsa and the twist that will make it unforgettable. A Bite of History: The Origins of Pico de Gallo Pico de...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay City Council has amended a bylaw that designates the historic Chippewa Park Carousel a Designated Heritage Property. The carousel has spent the past few years undergoing a restoration process. The historic carousel, built by C.W. Parker, is more than a century old, and has...
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