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Posted 2 October 2025

Ford not worried as Trump revives 51st state rhetoric

As the President of the United States brings back one of his classic hits, the premier of Ontario is just shaking his head. President Donald Trump had backed away from his calls for Canada to become the 51st state after Mark Carney became prime minister. But while addressing a crowd of...

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Posted 2 October 2025

Lakehead programs receive $750K boost from federal government

The federal government is providing more than $750,000 to support several research projects at Lakehead University. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and...

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Posted 1 October 2025

What’s Happening: October 2–8

Thunder Bay is packed with celebration, competition, and community this week. Whether you’re reconnecting at Lakehead, cheering on the Thunderwolves, shopping local, spinning the Wheel for prizes, or running for a cause, here’s what’s happening day-by-day: Thursday, October 2 –...

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Posted 1 October 2025

Four Generations, One Lake: The Sacred (and Slightly Unhinged) Trip to Raleigh

Every family has their traditions. Some bake cookies, some play board games, some attempt a Christmas talent show that really should’ve stayed a one-year experiment. Mine? We pile ourselves into cars, coolers, and boats every fall and head to Raleigh Lake. And when I say tradition, I mean...

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Posted 1 October 2025

A Tale from Rabbit Rapids on the Upper Nipigon River.

It’s been 11 decades since the World Record Brook Trout – a 31.5 inch standard length and 14.5 pound fish – was caught at the Rabbit Rapids by Dr. Cook in July of 2015. And ever since the hydro dam at Pine Portage was constructed in 1950, the entire river ecosystem changed dramatically....

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Posted 1 October 2025

Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall dies at 91

Scientist, conservationist and UN messenger of peace, Dr. Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. According to the Dr. Jane Goodall Institute, she died peacefully in her sleep while in California for her United States speaking tour. “Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible...

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Posted 1 October 2025

Designated Truck Route launch delayed

Thunder Bay’s Designated Truck Route, which was meant to take effect on Wednesday, will be delayed for a short time. It is likely a matter of days, according to the Director of the city’s Engineering Division Matthew Miedema. The Designated Truck Route intends to direct truck traffic off...

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Posted 1 October 2025

Thunder Bay city government looking to centralize its customer service

The City of Thunder Bay plans to create a new Customer Service Division meant to be a “one-stop shop” for residents. The new division will allow residents to access a range of city services by phone, email, website, or in person, all from the same centralized department. The change is...

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Posted 1 October 2025

Childcare spaces/staffing not fulfilled in Ontario

Ontario’s Auditor General says the province has not met all of the requirements when it signed onto the federal government’s $10 a day childcare program. A report finds commitments on new spaces and staff have not yet been achieved. The province received $10.23 billion over five years...

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Posted 1 October 2025

More than $1.1 million in illegal drugs, gun seized in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay provincial police have removed a significant amount of illegal drugs and a gun from Thunder Bay following a drug trafficking investigation in the area. In July, the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau began an investigation into a drug trafficking network allegedly...

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