by adminRobert Munsch, the Canadian author behind beloved children’s books like Love You Forever and The Paper Bag Princess, has been approved for medical assistance in dying (MAID). In a profile published by The New York Times, Munsch said he applied for MAID after being diagnosed with dementia in...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Chalo Garcia on Unsplash This is a story about a nurse and a raccoon. Misty Combs is a nurse who lives in Kentucky. She was heading to work one day last week when she and her co-workers noticed what looked to be a panicked raccoon in the parking lot. The lot is right next to...
READ MORE by adminAn average trip to a Circle K in Thunder Bay has changed a local resident’s life in a big way. Marianne Herbert is $100,000 richer. She won the sum on an Instant Bingo Double five-dollar scratch ticket. According to OLG, the odds of winning any prize on the ticket are one in 3.75....
READ MORE by adminOntario’s Liberal Party leader Bonnie Crombie resigned yesterday after only 57% of her party expressed support for her leadership. While 57% may seem like a lot, Dennis Pilon, Chair of the Department of Politics at York University, argues it’s a poor showing: “I think people feel that the...
READ MORE by adminConservative leader Pierre Poilievre has made his return to the House of Commons. Poilievre used the opening of the fall session to criticize Prime Minister Mark Carney, suggesting he was falling back on his promises made earlier in the year. “He promised the strongest growth in the G7...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay provincial police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision in Shuniah. Officers were sent to Highway 527 near Trowbridge Road on Sunday morning in response to reports about a vehicle in the ditch. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial government has recognized 13 Ontarians at the annual Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards. The awards are named after four former lieutenant governors, including: Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander – Established in 1993, the award recognizes young people who have demonstrated...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s own Superior Foods is taking advantage of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to expand its ability to process local foods. The Sustainable CAP is a joint venture between Canada’s federal and provincial governments to help support investments in the...
READ MORE by adminThe Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) is partnering with Bay Village Coffee to support fundraising efforts for the ongoing building expansion at the RFDA. The organizations have launched a new fundraiser named Mugs and Masterpieces, which was an idea that Bay Village Coffee Owner...
READ MORE by adminA section of Walsh Street has been closed for some infrastructure work. The roadway is closed between Neebing Avenue and Commerce Street for a watermain looping project. The work, which got underway on Monday, is expected to last roughly two weeks. The city is asking drivers to follow...
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