by adminThere is a police presence reported at Boulevard Lake near the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground as of 2:30 pm Wednesday. Two police cruisers are in the parking lot and much of the woods are taped off. Missing persons coordinator Jeff Saunders was at the scene. This is a developing story....
READ MORE by adminAfter weeks of teasing us with “almost warm” days, Thunder Bay is finally stepping into some real spring temperatures. You can feel it the moment you step outside — that softer air, the brighter sun, the sidewalks drying up, and the collective mood of the city lifting just a little. It’s that...
READ MORE by adminNorthern Nature Connect participants from Lakehead University International during a guided hike along the McIntyre River on Lakehead University’s campus. Photo by Sara Melvin. (Photo by Sara Melvin) Today is Earth Day, a global celebration that started back in 1970 when millions of people...
READ MORE by adminSpring in Northwestern Ontario comes fast. One minute it’s snow and frozen ground, and the next you’re walking into the bush and actually seeing life again. For me, this time of year is simple, it’s about getting out there and finding what the land is giving you right now. And when it comes to...
READ MORE by adminThe Ontario Legislature is declaring Highways 11 and 17 in northern Ontario as roads of national significance. MPPs from all parties are giving support to an NDP motion. The motion was brought forward by Timiskaming – Cochrane MPP John Vanthof. He is pleased with the support. “It’s...
READ MORE by adminLet’s go to Westlake, Ohio for this story: Photo by Enrique Vidal Flores on Unsplash A senior safety program did exactly what it was designed to do last week… just with a hilarious twist. The city runs something called the “Are You Okay?” program—daily check‑in calls for seniors who...
READ MORE by adminA fire was quickly put out in Thunder Bay. It happened late in the afternoon on Monday at a single-family home on Front Street. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue says heavy smoke was coming from the home. The first arriving crew sprayed water from an open window to knock most of the fire...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay council meeting sees departures, tourism concerns and debate over pay – Link to this week’s Round Up below. A series of notable developments emerged from Thunder Bay city council’s latest meeting, including another councilor announcing they will not seek re‑election, concerns...
READ MORE by adminHome ice does not seem to matter in the SIJHL final between the Fort Frances Lakers and the Thunder Bay North Stars. After dropping the first two games on home ice the Lakers Tuesday night edged the North Stars 2-1 in Thunder Bay after a 4-3 win on the road Monday night. A short handed...
READ MORE by adminCouncillor Dominic Pasqualino of Northwood ward has announced he will not be running in the next municipal election. Pasqualino has served on Thunder Bay’s city council for one term, being elected in 2022. The Northwood councillor says at 68-years-old, he is simply ready to retire....
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