by adminOttawa is honouring fallen peace officers Sunday morning to mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. The ceremony began Sunday morning and was live streamed to the memorial’s social media accounts. The names of 912 officers are engraved on tablets behind Parliament Hill in...
READ MORE by adminIf you’ve been following along, you know I love a good walk. But let me tell you – there’s regular walking, and then there’s bush walking. And for a dog like me, bush walking is the ultimate jackpot. Here’s the thing you humans might not realize: when you’re walking, you see stuff. Trees,...
READ MORE by adminMonday, Sept. 22, marked the first day of autumn, and you know what that means: fall-time movies! Every season brings different movies to mind. In the springtime, maybe you’re reminded of La La Land, Notting Hill or Enchanted. In the summer, you might think of The Notebook, Dirty Dancing...
READ MORE by adminLakehead University has announced its new five-year strategic plan called Shaping the EvoLUtion. “Sixty years ago, Lakehead University was built by the community for the community,” said President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Gillian Siddall. “Today, we’re ready to write our boldest chapter...
READ MORE by adminBadanai Theatre is a treasured part of our community and holds a very special place in my heart. Over the years, this incredible group of people inspired my daughter and helped shape the path that ultimately led her to film school. If you’ve ever had the chance to attend one of their...
READ MORE by adminSmall businesses are worried about the impacts of a nationwide postal strike, now that workers have walked off the job, according to Duncan Roberts, Director of Legislative Affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independant Businesses (CFIB). The federal government announced big changes...
READ MORE by adminOntario Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris was joined by Associate Minister of Forestry and Forestry Products Kevin Holland on Friday at Domtar’s Thunder Bay Sawmill to announce a new $30 million investment in the forestry industry. “Today, increased softwood lumber duties and the...
READ MORE by adminJohn Stenger has been announced as the incoming chair for NOSM University’s Board of Governors. A member of the university’s Board of Governors since 2021, Stenger brings to the role extensive experience in health care, private enterprise and business and ecomonic development. In a...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay will be one of six cities in Ontario along the shores of the Great Lakes hosting a cleaning event for World Rivers Day. The St. Lawrence Cities Initiative organized the event, and Eco Superior joined as a partner for Thunder Bay’s cleanup. Kingston, Cobourg, Owen Sound,...
READ MORE by adminCertain Thunder Bay residents will have their garbage day adjusted for a week for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Residents who live in Area One (garbage collection on Tuesdays) will have their garbage collected on Monday, a day earlier than normal. Collection days for the...
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