by adminEnvironmental and labour groups are stepping up the fight against legislation designed to fast-track development. They have presented the Ford goverment with a petition calling for the repeal of Bill 5. The legislation passed in June, with several First Nations leaders and others saying...
READ MORE by adminA Thunder Bay resident and Confederation College golfer finished his season off on a highnote at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Golf Championships. Lepore, a student in the business marketing program, finished fourth overall out of 47 competitors in the men’s...
READ MORE by adminMore goverment workers will be working out of their usual offices more today. Ontario goverment workers have been instructed to start spending at least four days a week in their workplace. Several thousand have been working from home on modified schedules since 2022. This week’s...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) will be hosting the first-ever Mayor’s Ball for the Arts. Taking place on January 24th at the Delta Hotel, the event will feature a live symphony performance, as well as live and silent auctions. Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boschoff has partnered...
READ MORE by adminAs part of Local Government Week, City Clerk Krista Power is visiting Thunder Bay schools to raise student awareness of local government’s functions. Power kicked off Monday morning with a visit to Westgate CVI, where she gave grade 10 Civics students a presentation focused on municipal...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay is celebrating Local Government Week. The commemorative initiative recognizes the role that local government plays in the community. “When people participate, share feedback, and stay informed about municipal decision and issues, they can shape policies and programs that...
READ MORE by adminHospice Northwest is offering a free half-day caregivers workshop to anyone interested in Thunder Bay. The new event called Navigating the River is taking place on Tuesday at Hilldale Lutheran Church. The initiative is offering a chance for you to hear from speakers, meet other...
READ MORE by adminA five-month break for MPPs ends today. As the fall session of Queen’s Park starts, the Ford government is expected to continue with its agenda it says is aimed at protecting Ontario from the impact of U.S. trade tariffs. Legislation impacting school boards and trustees is also anticipated. The...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Donna Lay on Unsplash I’m sure you’ve already had the conversation with either a baseball fan or not. Tonight, the Toronto Blue Jays can advance to the World Series. It would be their first visit since those amazing ‘back to back’ wins in ’92 and ’93. Tonight, the Jays can...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Pablo de la Fuente on Unsplash Here’s the deal. We know very well how some people feel about Monday’s. AND, you’re not alone. You may have had the weekend off. Maybe relaxed, hung out with friends. Then on Sunday….you might get the “Sunday Scaries”? That first day back to...
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