A number of churches that ran residential schools in Canada have already apologized for their role in that dark chapter of Canada’s history. Ogichidaa of Grand Council Treaty #3, Francis Kavanaugh, says in the wake of the grisly discovery of the mass grave of 215 children in Kamloops, B.C.,...
READ MOREOrganizers are inviting you to spread some positivity in your neighbourhood with the second annual Neighbour Day. On Saturday Thunder Bay wants you to reach out to your neighbours and share stories about your neighbourhood to social media. Neighbour Day suggestions include leaving thank you...
READ MOREThe Ontario government is trying to put more French language teachers in classrooms. Education Minister Stephen says a four-year, $12.5 million strategy will help recruit, train and retain teachers. “This strategy will build awareness of teaching pathways, in order to recruit and retain...
READ MOREConversations about what to do with Hillcrest Park in Thunder Bay are ongoing. Red River Ward Councillor, Brian McKinnon has broached the idea to city administration about making Colonel Keane Drive a one-way option to improve traffic flow. In an email to Acadia News, the Director of Engineering...
READ MOREConversations about what to do with Hillcrest Park in Thunder Bay are ongoing. Red River Ward Councillor, Brian McKinnon has broached the idea to city administration about making Colonel Keane Drive a one-way option to improve traffic flow. In an email to Acadia News, the Director of Engineering...
READ MOREA call for the federal government to investigate known and suspected burial sites within Fort William First Nation Traditional Territory. Chief Peter Collins made the call Friday in the wake of the ongoing discovery of mass burial grounds linked to Residential Schools. Collins wants the former...
READ MOREA call for the federal government to investigate known and suspected burial sites within Fort William First Nation Traditional Territory. Chief Peter Collins made the call Friday in the wake of the ongoing discovery of mass burial grounds linked to Residential Schools. Collins wants the former...
READ MORETbaytel is giving out $30,000 in its biggest For Good Community Fund campaign yet. Hammarskjold High School, Harvest Kenora, and St. Basil’s Catholic School in White River are winning $10,000 each. Hammarskjold is using its share to build the Viking Room, a multi-use hub for school activities....
READ MORETbaytel is giving out $30,000 in its biggest For Good Community Fund campaign yet. Hammarskjold High School, Harvest Kenora, and St. Basil’s Catholic School in White River are winning $10,000 each. Hammarskjold is using its share to build the Viking Room, a multi-use hub for school activities....
READ MOREPRO Kids is expecting an uptick in those wanting to get involved in the Thunder Bay program. Officials, including Chair Kathy Ball, presented to council Monday night which was the first time they have been before the elected body since 2011. “We anticipate an increase in demand for our programs...
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