Uncategorized

admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Three women inducted into Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month Exhibit

Three new women have been inducted into Thunder Bay’s City Archive Women’s History Month Exhibit. Each year in October, which is Women’s History Month, new inductees are added to the online exhibit. The exhibit recognizes and celebrates women of all ages who played important roles in the...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Investigation ongoing 1 year after teen died in N.S. Walmart bakery oven

Details on the horrific death of a 19-year-old Walmart employee in Halifax are still unclear one year later, as the case remains under investigation. The burned remains of Gursimran Kaur, an immigrant to Canada, were discovered by her mother inside the bakery’s walk-in oven at the Mumford...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Too soon for Halloween costume ideas? Or not?

Last week, a friend of mine asked me if I was going to any Halloween parties. I said, No. To be honest, I enjoy the ‘spooky season’….but, from an outside perspective. I like to see people dressed up, celebrating Halloween! We don’t decorate our house. We enjoy handing out candy……and that’s...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Are you ready for “The Terry Fox FIVER”?

It was December ’24, when the Bank of Canada officially announced that TERRY FOX would be on the new $5 bill. He’ll replace Sir Wilfred Laurier.  Terry was chosen from a short list of eight iconic Canadians!  In the end, it was TERRY FOX as the clear winner.  The question is – when will...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Ontario electrical authority warning against unlicensed work

An organization responsible for promoting electrical safety in Ontario is highlighting an alarming new trend. According to a new Leger survey commissioned by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), nearly 40 percent of Ontario homeowners have not confirmed if the proper permits were...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Province proposing legislation to lure health-care workers from outside Ontario

Health workers from across Canada could soon be flooding into Ontario. Next week, the province will introduce legislation to support greater worker mobility across the country. The proposed legislation is aimed at expanding “as of right” provisions for Canadian workers licensed and...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 17 October 2025

Huge setback for Ear Falls

The mayor of Ear Falls calls it heartbreaking. In a Facebook post Thursday night Kevin Kahoot expressed concern for the families of his community impacted by an announcement by Interfor it will be shutting down its sawmill operation indefinitely. The shutdown could impact as many as 150...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 16 October 2025

Ace Frehley, lead guitarist of KISS, dead at 74

A member of one of the most iconic rock bands in music history is dead at the age of 74. According to multiple sources such as Rolling Stone and USA Today, Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist of KISS passed away, Thursday after a recent fall. In a statement his family says they are...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 16 October 2025

Create Your Own Sparkle: Living in Gratitude (and a Little Bit of Sass)

This past week, leading into Thanksgiving, I found myself in full reflection mode. You know that cozy, heart-tugging time of year when everyone suddenly remembers they’re thankful? The posts start rolling in, the turkey gets prepped, and we all talk about gratitude like it’s a seasonal...

READ MORE
admin by admin
Posted 16 October 2025

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium celebrates 40 years

The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium launched its 40th season on Thursday with an anniversary event. The celebration focused on venerating the building as an iconic Thunder Bay landmark, with a history that has embedded itself in the consciousness of performers, staff, and event-goers...

READ MORE