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Posted 26 September 2025

Province to boost funding for people living with dementia

The Ontario government has announced that it is investing $9 million over three years to launch a new program aimed at improving care for those living in long-term care with dementia. The Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP) is a targeted investment that uses “emotion-based models” of...

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Posted 26 September 2025

Nostalgia….and TV series!

Photo by Arthur Besnard on Unsplash Over the past week, so many classic TV series made their debut on TV. Do these bring up memories? GILLIAN’S ISLAND…1964 THE BRADY BUNCH…1969 CHARLIES ANGELS…1976 FAMILY TIES…1982 KNIGHT RIDER…1982 BAYWATCH…1989 FRIENDS…1994 One of...

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Posted 26 September 2025

Local sports for September 26th, 2025

Both the Dryden GM Ice Dogs and the Sioux Lookout Bombers play their home openers tonight. The Ice Dogs host the Thunder Bay North Stars tonight and tomorrow night at the Dog Pound. The Bombers take on the Ironwood Lumberjacks both tonight and tomorrow night, and the Red Lake Miners...

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Posted 26 September 2025

Do you have a ‘good news story’? Let us know!

This is another reminder about what this feature is all about. TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD is about sharing good news stories / feel good stories / inspirational stories.  Ones that you can take with you and maybe share with someone too.  Do you have a heartwarming story or a local...

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Posted 26 September 2025

Canada’s economy grows 0.2% in July

Canada’s economy has grown for the first time in four months. Statistics Canada said real GDP grew 0.2 per cent in July after edging down 0.1 per cent in June. The mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector led the growth at 1.4 per cent. Transportation and warehousing,...

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Posted 25 September 2025

The Tomlin Tasting Menu: A Tradition in Too Much Food and Just Enough Laughter 

A few weeks ago, while my cousin Erica was home visiting, we did what has now become our new favorite tradition: The Tomlin Tasting Menu.  Now, if you’ve never had the privilege of eating at The Tomlin in Thunder Bay, let me enlighten you. It’s got that chic hole-in-the-wall vibe —...

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Posted 25 September 2025

IESO releases new electricity plan for northwestern Ontario

Demand for electricity will continue to increase in northwestern Ontario due to an increase in mining, the use of EV’s and community growth. That’s according to Ontario’s Electricity System Operator, which has just released a new long-term electricity plan for the region. Kennan Ip from...

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Posted 25 September 2025

Onion Lake Road closure lifted after cement truck rollover

A road closure on Onion Lake Rd. has been lifted following a cleanup of the road. The road was closed earlier on Thursday after a cement truck flipped over and spilled cement along the roadway. The cement has now been cleared, and the truck has been recovered and towed from the...

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Posted 25 September 2025

Dee-Licious Dishes: Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Steak with Crispy Persian Rice

The Mediterranean region has long been a cradle of culinary brilliance, where food is more than sustenance—it’s a celebration of culture, community, and flavor. From the sun-drenched coasts of Lebanon to the spice-laden kitchens of Turkey, Mediterranean cuisine has evolved over centuries,...

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Posted 25 September 2025

Alberta energy company looking to develop site in Thunder Bay

Versorium Energy Ltd. is an Alberta-based company proposing the construction of a new natural gas facility at the intersection of Maureen Street and Central Avenue. The proposal comes in collaboration with Interflex Ltd., which will be responsible for engineering, procurement, and...

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