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Posted 14 October 2025

Oliver Paipoonge museum looking for board member

The Oliver Paipoonge Museum board is looking for a resident of the municipality to serve on the board for the remainder of the current term, which ends in November of 2026. The museum board researches, collects, preserves, and displays items of historical significance to the...

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Posted 13 October 2025

Ontario gives a financial bump to student nutrition programs

The Ontario government is taking the nutrition of students seriously. The province has announced it is topping up the Student Nutrition Program (SNP) and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program (FNSNP) by $5 million. The added funding puts the total investment by the province in the...

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Posted 13 October 2025

Cates, Laplante representing Emo on Lakers

If you can’t play junior hockey in your hometown, a 30-minute trip east of it isn’t a bad alternative. That’s the reality for goaltender Brady Cates, who’s from Emo but is a returning member of the Fort Frances Lakers. “ kind of just near my hometown, so figured might as well go play some...

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Posted 13 October 2025

Release of Israeli hostages a ‘relief,’ says PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney called the release of Israeli hostages Monday a “moment of profound relief” as the first phase of a ceasefire agreement went into effect. Carney said the release must be a turning point toward lasting peace, and called on all parties to continue implementing the...

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Posted 13 October 2025

Chat with the Police Chief event coming to Mary JL Black Library

Another Chat with the Chief event, held by Thunder Bay’s police service, is coming up in the city. On Wednesday, the Mary JL Black Library is welcoming residents to the event, which is getting underway at 6:00 p.m. The initiative provides the community with an opportunity to engage...

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Posted 12 October 2025

Local sports for Sunday, October 12th

The Fort Frances Lakers have lost their first games of the season in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. The Lakers were shutout 2-0 Saturday night by the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. That followed up on a 2-1 loss to the Ice Dogs Friday night in overtime. The Red Lake Miners won...

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Posted 12 October 2025

Thunder Bay Police seek witnesses in weapons-related incident

The Thunder Bay Police are investigating a weapons-related incident in the city’s north side. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Red River Road and Clarkson Avenue. Police say an elderly person was assaulted by a man. The victim suffered...

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Posted 12 October 2025

The Boss takes over: Harvey’s Thanksgiving safety guide

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! While I’m busy waiting for turkey crumbs to fall, I’m handing over my blog (just for today!) to my Uncle Harvey. Around the family, we call him the Boss. He’s older, wiser, and definitely more serious than me. I mean, the guy has been around for nine years –...

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Posted 11 October 2025

Diane Keaton, Oscar‑winning actress, dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather, and Father of the Bride, has died at the age of 79. People magazine has confirmed that Keaton passed away in California. A family spokesperson shared the news and asked for some privacy during this...

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Posted 11 October 2025

Press Play: Short and sweet Netflix binges

BOOTS A new Netflix series, BOOTS, launched just two days ago on Oct. 9. It consists of eight episodes, each running between 40 and 50 minutes. Currently, it ranks No. 7 on Netflix’s TV shows chart. The show is set in the 1990s, where a bullied teen, Cameron Cope (played by...

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