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Posted 3 October 2021

Check Smoke, CO Alarms: Fire Chiefs

The sounds of fire safety are the focus of this year’s Fire Prevention Week. It runs from October 3rd to 9th. Sarah Shoemaker is the Fire Chief of Nolalu and the public education coordinator for Zone One, a group of 14 local fire departments that are promoting this year’s awareness campaign. She...

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Posted 3 October 2021

30th Annual CIBC Run For The Cure

Thunder Bay participates in the annual CIBC Run for the Cure for the 25th year, this being the 30th it was a national event. Organizers were set up at the Royal Legion Track, and all Thunder Bay residents were welcome to participate in support of a good cause. This is the second year that event...

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Posted 3 October 2021

30th Annual CIBC Run For The Cure

Thunder Bay participates in the annual CIBC Run for the Cure for the 25th year, this being the 30th it was a national event. Organizers were set up at the Royal Legion Track, and all Thunder Bay residents were welcome to participate in support of a good cause. This is the second year that event...

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Posted 3 October 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Begins

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Data shows around 12,000 people in Ontario are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, while 2,000 pass away from it. If you’re between the ages of 50 and 74, regional hospitals are urging you to talk to your doctor about breast cancer screening....

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Posted 3 October 2021

Inaugural Duck Hunt At Marina

The Alzheimer’s Society of Thunder Bay puts on their inaugural Duck Hunt event. Eight teams competed in a scavenger hunt and were given clues to find rubber ducks at the Marina. Executive Director Pamela Gerrie says while the event is about having fun, it was all in support of a good cause. “All...

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Posted 2 October 2021

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Tonight on girls night out we talked about things that used to be good but aren’t anymore, your first concert ever, thanksgiving and who you think should be the next James Bond! Of course we also had our recipe, cocktail, show and food for thought of the week! KELLY & CAIRO’S FOOD FOR...

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Posted 2 October 2021

Run For The Cure Hopes For Last-Minute Turnout

Organizers are hopeful as the Canadian Cancer Society is marks the 30th annual CIBC Run for the Cure in Thunder Bay. The run is happening virtually this year, and local organizers aim to raise $46,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Run Director Bonnie Tittaferrante says around 150 people were...

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Posted 2 October 2021

Run For The Cure Hopes For Last-Minute Turnout

Organizers are hopeful as the Canadian Cancer Society is marks the 30th annual CIBC Run for the Cure in Thunder Bay. The run is happening virtually this year, and local organizers aim to raise $46,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Run Director Bonnie Tittaferrante says around 150 people were...

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Posted 2 October 2021

SIU Probing Dryden Firearms Incident

The province’s Special Investigations Unit confirms it is investigating after Dryden Police Service officers fire their guns at a man in a vehicle. The SIU invoked its mandate after it says Dryden Police were called to a disturbance at a home on Highway 17 just before 9:30 Thursday night. When...

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Posted 2 October 2021

Blood Pressure Drug Recall Expanded

Auro Pharma Inc. is recalling seven lots of blood pressure drugs because of an impurity. Certain lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan drugs have more than the allowed level of what’s called an azido impurity. Health Canada says long-term exposure could increase the risk of cancer. However,...

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