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Posted 21 June 2021

The Federal Government Easing Some Travel Restrictions

Canada is starting to ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people. Health Minister Patty Hajdu says starting July 5th, fully vaccinated air travelers will not have to quarantine or stay in a quarantine hotel. “This announcement today is a great step on the way to the alleviation of...

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Posted 21 June 2021

29-Year-Old Facing Child Porn Charges

A child pornography investigation that started in May 2020 has lead to the arrest of a Nipigon man. The investigation was carried out by the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in the town. They found multiple electronic devices at the Nipigon residence. The individual’s name is not being...

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Posted 21 June 2021

29-Year-Old Facing Child Porn Charges

A child pornography investigation that started in May 2020 has lead to the arrest of a Nipigon man. The investigation was carried out by the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in the town. They found multiple electronic devices at the Nipigon residence. The individual’s name is not being...

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Posted 21 June 2021

Canada Easing Some Border Restrictions

Some new steps by the Canadian government when it comes to border restrictions concerning COVID-19. It says as of Monday, July 5th, 11:59pm, anyone entering Canada, fully vaccinated, will not have to be part of federal quarantine, or take a COVID-19 test on day eight.  Also, fully vaccinated...

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Posted 21 June 2021

Canada Easing Some Border Restrictions

Some new steps by the Canadian government when it comes to border restrictions concerning COVID-19. It says as of Monday, July 5th, 11:59pm, anyone entering Canada, fully vaccinated, will not have to be part of federal quarantine, or take a COVID-19 test on day eight.  Also, fully vaccinated...

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Posted 21 June 2021

Case Count Hits 14

The active case count is plummeting to 14 COVID-19 patients in the District. The Health Unit is reporting two new cases, with one person in the Thunder Bay area and the other in an outlying community. However, further testing has confirmed four people with the virus have a variant of concern....

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Posted 21 June 2021

Rickford Part Of Small Cabinet Change

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford has had his Ministry expanded. He’s now Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. Premier Doug Ford made the cabinet move Friday. Rickford also keeps the Indigenous Affairs post, but the Energy portfolio has been moved to a...

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Posted 21 June 2021

Crazy Thing Nashville Kat Saw In Her Town

Tis the season of graduations and celebrating. Nashville Kat was walking in her little college town on Saturday and saw something a little unusual.   This young man might have had a few too many but the question is how the hell did he get up there and why?  I may have passed out on a buddy’s...

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Posted 21 June 2021

New Area Code Coming To Ontario

If you find yourself phoning southern Ontario the odd time, you might be using a new area code in the fall. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) says on October 16 it’ll introduce 742, added to areas served already by codes 289, 365, and 905. The government says...

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Posted 21 June 2021

Boaters Rescued After Engine Problems

Some nervous moments for four people out boating near Richardson’s grain terminals. Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue says it got the call Sunday around 8pm, after the driver of a boat asked for help stating there were engine problems and could not maneuver. It was quickly found, and towed back to the...

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