by adminThe President of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association feels that northern Ontario’s interests were represented in the provincial budget. Rick Dumas, who is also the Mayor of Marathon, admits it could have been greater, but is pleased with what has been announced. “We were hoping...
READ MORE by adminThe host Hammarshjold Vikings’ boys curling team is heading to the semifinals at the all-Ontario high school curling championships in Thunder Bay. The team skipped by Warren Stroud advanced with a 7-3 win over ESC Franco-Cite from Ottawa in a quarterfinal matchup on Friday night at the Port...
READ MORE by adminHammarskjold Vikings boys curling team has concluded the qualifying round at the all-Ontario Curling championships in Thunder Bay with a perfect 4-0 record. They concluded the round with a convincing 14-2 win on Friday afternoon over West Niagara Secondary School. Skip Warren Stoud guided...
READ MORE by adminFour-time Grand Council Chief of the Anishnabek Nation Joe Miskokomon is the newest member of the Order of Canada. Miskokomon also served as Chief of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and is currently the Southwest Regional Chief of the Anishinabek Nation. “I started this journey in...
READ MORE by adminAs of Wednesday, Thunder Bay is one of only three Canadian cities with a Hyatt House hotel. The city’s newest hotel is set up on Oliver Road near Golf Links. An official opening ceremony is planned later in the season once the snow melts. Regional Manager Brian Lubbers says the hotel...
READ MORE by adminThe Fort Frances Muskies girls curling team has advanced to the playoff round at the all-Ontario high school curling championships in Thunder Bay. Trailing Orillia 7-4 Friday morning, the team scored 4 in the 7th end, adding a final point in the 8th to win 9-7. Fort Frances started the...
READ MORE by adminTwo first round series in the Superior International Junior Hockey League have wrapped up. The Dryden GM Ice Dogs took down the Red Lake Miners in four straight games. The Ice Dogs capped the series 5-0 Thursday night. The Thunder Bay North Stars also swept their first-round playoff...
READ MORE by adminThere’s something electric about Opening Day in Toronto. The Rogers Centre is buzzing, the jerseys are crisp, and hope is officially back on the menu. As the Toronto Blue Jays get set for their home opener, it’s the perfect moment to look at how far the Jays have come—and to celebrate a few...
READ MORE by adminA fire at a home on Pine Street has claimed the life of a family cat. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue says they were called to a bungalow in the 200 block of pine street around 11 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the garage. They...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Maria Lin Kim on Unsplash Today’s feel‑good story comes from Dayton, Ohio. It starts with what should’ve been a simple grocery delivery. Kelly Schilling ordered through Uber Eats, and her driver was Lisa Burnett. Lisa dropped everything off like usual. But the next day, Lisa...
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