by adminBuy Ontario legislation is being proposed by the Ford government. The goal is to encourage municipalities and others to choose an Ontario company over out-of-province companies where possible. Premier Doug Ford has been encouraging people to buy products made in Ontario and Canada over...
READ MORE by adminEvery Thanksgiving table seems to come with at least one lively debate. In some homes it’s about how to make the stuffing or whether canned cranberry sauce counts as “homemade.” In ours, it’s always been about pie — specifically, apple or pumpkin. My grandmother swore you could tell a...
READ MORE by adminOntario Provincial Police have charged an 18-year old and and a 15-year old with second degree murder and attempted murder in connection with a shooting this week in Ginoogaming First Nation, near Longlac. One person was killed and another was injured in the incident that occured early...
READ MORE by adminStrong attention this weekend will applied by Ontario Provincial Police on high-risk driving behaviours, such as aggressive driving, impaired driving and distracted driving. It is part of a national traffic safety initiative known as Operation Impact. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says they want...
READ MORE by adminCanada Post is welcoming employees back on the job after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced members would go back to work Saturday; however, uncertainty remains. Instead of a nationwide strike, members will move to rotating strikes. In a news release, Friday afternoon,...
READ MORE by adminThe Oliver Agricultural Society is hosting Thunder Bay’s first-ever Renaissance Faire on Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature a medieval marketplace with handcrafted goods, musical performances, and full-contact jousting by the Knights of Valour. Residents can expect themed...
READ MORE by adminAccording to the Ontario SPCA, the organization has transported nearly 230 animals from Northern regions to other centres in Ontario. One of the reasons for the rise in surrenders is the economic hardship many are facing today. “Things like inflation, cost of living,...
READ MORE by adminCanada’s economy added 60,000 jobs in September, an increase of 0.3 per cent, marking a rebound after two months of declines, according to Statistics Canada. The employment rate rose to 60.6 per cent, while the national unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 per cent. StatsCan says most...
READ MORE by adminCora is an incredibly sweet three-year-old. Like many cats, she takes a little time to adjust to new surroundings, but once she feels safe, her playful and curious nature shines through.Cora has not been exposed to other cats or dogs, but she does seem curious of the other cats in our cat...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association (TBPFFA) will serve a communal meal of turkey and potatoes at The Salvation Army’s Journey to Life Centre at 545 Cumberland St. North this Sunday between noon and 2:00 p.m. The firefighting association has participated in the tradition...
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