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Posted 24 September 2025

90 years old, built a sanctuary….and loves hard work and beans every morning!

Photo by Vaiva Ivanovaite on Unsplash I don’t know about you, but, if I’m blessed to make it to the age of 90 and in good health…that would be amazing!  From Sussex, England, this story is about 90 year old Barby Keel.  For the past 55 years, she’s dedicated her life to rescuing animals...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Ottawa gets gun ‘buy-back’ program in motion

A buy-back program for guns is starting. Ottawa says a six-week pilot project is about to begin in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. It’s voluntary, and will test an online system, along with collection of 200 firearms. The compensation program will then open to all eligible firearms owners...

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Posted 23 September 2025

From Bigfoot to Superstar: Magnus Theatre Unveils a Season of Surprises

Magnus Theatre is about to raise the curtain on a season that stretches from quirky comedies to world premieres and even a classic rock opera. For Artistic Director Thom Currie, it’s more than a lineup of plays – it’s a season-long conversation about truth, perspective, and how stories shape...

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Posted 23 September 2025

City weighs ice rink closures to accomodate staff schedules

On Tuesday, Thunder Bay’s Quality of Life standing committee considered a proposal to close the Grandview Arena on Mondays and the Neebing Arena on weekdays during the day. The closures will not be absolute: the ice rinks will still be available for exceptions, such as tournaments or as...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Liberals seek immediate funding increase to Risk Management Program

The Ontario Liberals are calling for stronger support for Ontario’s agricultural industry. The province announced in January plans to add another $100 million to the Risk Management Program, intended to help farmers from things that are considered out of their control. The government is...

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Posted 23 September 2025

City police inviting residents to police, peace officers memorial service

Thunder Bay’s Police Service (TBPS) and Police Association are inviting members of the community to attend a Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service. The event is taking place in the Lakehead University Faculty Lounge on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The service is open to all. “We will...

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Posted 23 September 2025

33rd annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade opens float registration

Thunder Bay’s annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade is back and is accepting applications for parade floats. The event put on by the Fort William Rotary, Port Arthur Rotary, Lakehead Rotary, alongside the Thunder Bay Rotary, is entering its 33rd year. “It’s such a great community event,” said...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Dee-licious Dishes: Gnocchi with Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce

Homemade Gnocchi – Comfort in Every Bite (Watch the Video Below) Summer may be over, and the Italian festivals might have packed up their food stands for another year, but that doesn’t mean the flavors of Italy have to disappear with them. In fact, it’s the perfect time to bring a...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Ontario and United Kingdom sign clean energy agreement

Ontario and the United Kingdom have signed a clean energy agreement. The province’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, made the announcement at the International Tritium Conference in Ottawa on Monday. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Significant police presence expected in Arthur Street and Neebing Avenue area

Thunder Bay’s Police Service is letting residents know that there is a significant police presence in the Arthur Street and Neebing Avenue area. Officers are searching for a potentially injured individual. As the search continues, residents are being asked to avoid the area. School...

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