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Posted 23 September 2025

Partner of N.S. mass shooter writes memoir about abusive relationship

The common-law spouse of the man responsible for the Nova Scotia mass shooting has written a book about the abuse she endured in their relationship. Lisa Banfield’s memoir is called The First Survivor: Life with Canada’s Deadliest Mass Shooter. On April 18, 2020, the killer, dressed as an...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Generosity, teamwork and HOPE!

Photo by Kevin Butz on Unsplash Axton Bird is 11 and lives in Utah. He has a rare genetic condition that causes stiff joints and weak muscles, that makes it hard for him to walk long distances.  His family’s insurance company wasn’t able to provide him an electric wheelchair. Someone...

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Posted 23 September 2025

Thunder Bay resident wins over $89,000 through Lotto Max

A Thunder Bay resident’s life changed in a big way following an average trip to Circle K. Timothy Yeomans is $89,171 richer after winning the second prize in the July 25, Lotto Max Draw. Lotto Max is a draw that costs five dollars to play, with winners being selected every Tuesday and...

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Posted 22 September 2025

Ontario Liberals suggest $1 billion needed for education

Ontario Liberals say the province’s education system needs at least an extra billion dollars annually. Education Critic John Fraser has been on a fact-finding tour recently to learn about the challenges facing schools. He says special education is at the top of those concerns....

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Posted 22 September 2025

Jimmy Kimmel to return to airwaves Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel is about to make a comeback. According to various sources, ABC issued a statement Monday, confirming the popular late-night show, Jimmy Kimmell Live! will return to the airwaves Tuesday. The Walk Disney Company says after Kimmel made comments that they feel were “ill-timed”...

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Posted 22 September 2025

Deborah Anishinabie’s family, NAN release statements on investigation at Thunder Bay landfill

The family of Deborah Anishinabie and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s (NAN) Executive Council have released statements following the announcement of a police search and investigation taking place at the Thunder Bay landfill. On Monday, the Thunder Bay Police Service announced that multiple...

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Posted 22 September 2025

Missing man located safely in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay’s police service has located a missing man following a call for the public’s assistance in locating him. Police announced the individual was missing on Monday afternoon before notifying the public and media within an hour of the initial report that the individual had been found...

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Posted 22 September 2025

Park Your Stories hosting year’s final event this Wednesday

Age BIG is hosting its last Park Your Stories event of 2025 on Wednesday at the Mission March Conservation Area at 11 am. The event brings older adults to park spaces to write and exchange short story memoirs. Park Your Stories is a free event running once per month during the...

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Posted 22 September 2025

Health ministry ready to set up more primary health teams

The Ford government is setting aside $250 million for the next wave of primary health care teams. Primary care teams are intended to connect people to a range of health professionals who work under one roof, including family physicians, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, social workers,...

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Posted 22 September 2025

Construction begins for Chippewa Park carousel building

Ground broke on Saturday for the building planned to house Thunder Bay’s historic Chippewa Park Carousel. The $2.2 million construction project is designed to be a climate-controlled building for hosting the city’s old C.W. Parker Carousel year-round. The carousel was built in 1915 by...

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