by adminAn environmental group is calling on Ontario municipalities to take action to remove toxic lead pipes from drinking water systems. The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) issued a report today, outlining the dangers associated with partial lead lines in the province. Since...
READ MORE by adminLakehead University is launching a new lecture series. The event is being held to honour Lakehead’s 60th anniversary. “We’re marking our 60-year history in a way that centres and celebrates those who have supported us from the beginning, by opening our doors, sharing ideas and knowledge,...
READ MORE by adminA Sweet History: The Origins of the Cinnamon Bun The cinnamon bun, or kanelbulle as it’s known in Sweden, has a rich and aromatic history. Its roots trace back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where sticky buns were made with honey and dried fruits—cinnamon was too rare and expensive to use...
READ MORE by adminPolice are asking for the public’s help in connection with last week’s fatal shooting in Ginoogaming First Nation. On Oct. 8, around 2:15 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Anishinabek Police Service responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Echum Drive, where officers...
READ MORE by adminThe Municipality of Shuniah will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 420 Leslie Avenue concerning two significant industrial projects. The first project is a battery facility for energy storage, proposed by Powerbank, which could be built on Mount Baldy Road. A petition...
READ MORE by adminA bear in the neighbourhood has led to a shelter-in-place at St. Pius X School. The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board announced the safety measure around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday. The school will remain secure until local authorities give the board the all-clear.
READ MORE by adminThe intersection of John Street and Balmoral Street will be closed daily between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for approximately two days. The work is focused on infrastructure repairs to prepare for the resurfacing of the intersection. The southbound ramp from John Street will remain open during...
READ MORE by adminFive people are facing charges after police in Thunder Bay conducted a search at two residences. According to Thunder Bay Police, officers executed search warrants at two addresses on October 2 in the 200 block of Amelia St. As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old and...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Livi Po on Unsplash Do you sleep with socks on? If you want to improve your chances of having a good night’s sleep…leave your socks on! According to some ‘sleep behaviour specialists’, they say you should! This might sound strange, but…wearing socks to bed and warming your...
READ MORE by adminThe Ontario Government announced on Thursday that it would be increasing the province’s investment in the Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) by 4%, bringing the provincial investment this year to almost $20 million. The province says that since 2022, when ambulance offloading...
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