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Posted 23 April 2026

From Classroom to Concert Hall: Thunder Bay Students Join the Symphony

The first notes are tentative – hundreds of young hands adjusting their recorders. Then, with a lift of the baton, the sound settles into a unified whole. What begins as a classroom exercise becomes something much larger, as elementary students from across Thunder Bay this week find themselves...

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Posted 23 April 2026

$10.7 million secured for Thunder Bay emergency housing

Thanks to major provincial funding, 66 supportive care homes and 120 new emergency shelter spaces will be built across Thunder Bay. “I’m speechless. I truly am speechless about what was announced this morning,” said Councilor at Large Kasey Etreni. “This is such a win for our community.”...

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Posted 23 April 2026

Banana split for breakfast? Absolutely – with a homemade orange‑zest granola recipe included, too.

Some breakfasts are chaotic – the “coffee in one hand, keys in the other, why is my shoe missing?” kind of mornings. And then there are the breakfasts that feel like a tiny treat, even when they take almost no effort. Enter: the breakfast banana split. It looks fun, it tastes amazing,...

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Posted 23 April 2026

Blind dates and standing ovations

There’s something about making a whole evening out of a weeknight that just feels a little rebellious… and a lot necessary. Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of doing just that—heading to Magnus Theatre to see Jesus Christ Superstar. Now, if you’re anything like me, going into something...

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Posted 23 April 2026

A simple conversation – makes all the difference.

We talk a lot about kindness on Tell Me Something Good… and this story out of Kansas City is a perfect reminder of why it matters. Photo by Kike Salazar N on Unsplash There’s a well‑known spot there called Kelly’s Westport Inn. Last week, a bartender named Heath was serving a woman who...

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Posted 22 April 2026

Crown, Walbourne defense present submissions, decision coming Friday

This article is part of an ongoing series documenting the criminal trials of former high-ranking members of the Thunder Bay Police Service. Here’s what we know so far:BackgroundEx-Thunder Bay police chief facing jail time for “HomeSense Investigation”Trial of TBPS lawyer Holly Walbourne• 4/13:...

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Posted 22 April 2026

What’s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay April 22–28

Late April in Thunder Bay brings stunning live music, beloved drag favourites, community choirs, and a magical Broadway musical brought to life by local students. From orchestral tributes to pop‑punk nostalgia and family‑friendly theatre, there’s something for everyone this week....

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Posted 22 April 2026

NOMA 2026 opens with focus on road safety, industry support

Representatives from municipalities across the region descended on Thunder Bay on Wednesday for the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) annual conference in Thunder Bay. With the economic uncertainty of trade wars and oil shortages and a dangerous year for winter roads on...

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Posted 22 April 2026

OPP reducing time it takes to get Criminal Record Check

The OPP says it is making good progress in bringing down the time it takes to get a criminal record check. Due to a backlog in processing the checks, turnaround times reached 12 to 14 weeks last summer and fall. Provincial Police say they conducted a full review of the of the Online...

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Posted 22 April 2026

Advocates rally for new climate change strategy from Ontario government

The provincial government is being pressured to reinstate a climate plan. Emission targets and reporting requirements were removed in legislation last fall. A coalition of health professionals, policy experts, Indigenous leaders and others says a science-based, accountable climate plan is...

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