by adminMore Canadians visited national parks and museums this summer compared to last year. The government implemented the Canada Strong Pass from June through Sept. 2nd. It offered discounts to visit national parks and museums. Early results show about 15 per cent more people visited...
READ MORE by adminOn the shores of Lake Superior, where the lights of the big stage reflect off the water and thousands of voices rise together, Wake the Giant transforms Thunder Bay into something extraordinary. It may look like a music festival from the outside, but at its core, it’s a movement — a...
READ MORE by adminThe Hillyard Site has been selected to host Thunder Bay’s temporary shelter village initiative, but a member of city council would like to see other options investigated. The site located next to 8th Avenue, near Central Avenue, was selected in July. Red River Ward Councillor Michael...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay has started to close seasonal fixtures across the city as the summer season starts to wind down. Art Widnall and Heath pools closed for the season on Sunday, and the Sandy Beach at Chippewa Park and the Main Beach at Boulevard Lake closed on Monday. Amusement rides at Chippewa...
READ MORE by adminThe race to find the next leader of the federal NDP is officially underway. Party officials said there has been “strong interest” since application packages for prospective candidates were made available on Aug. 20. “This leadership race is an exciting opportunity for our members and...
READ MORE by adminJames Street South is currently closed to southbound traffic between Gore Street and Montreal Street. The CN rail crossing in the area is undergoing some rehabilitation. The work includes the installation of new concrete panels and the resurfacing of the approach to the crossing. The...
READ MORE by adminFall and winter hours are going into effect for Thunder Bay Public Libraries this week. This means both the Waverley and Mary JL Black Libraries are open on Sundays, and offering seven days a week service. A variety of Sunday programming is being planned for both libraries, including...
READ MORE by adminBrent texted me this morning saying that he feels that the snow is coming soon. Not exactly the kind of news I wanted to hear — but of course, I had to call him back to poke some fun at him. So, I dialed what I thought was Bruce’s number… except it wasn’t Bruce!! Nope. It was some poor...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Carl Nenzen Loven on Unsplash Sometimes a bad day can turn around in the most unexpected way. This good news story comes from Rochester, Minnesota. Tim Nella was working at a local diner / restaurant called TOWNIES. He rides his bike to work in the summer, and last week, after...
READ MORE by adminGraham Greene, born June 22, 1952, on the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, was a trailblazing Canadian First Nations actor whose career spanned nearly five decades Before stepping into the spotlight, Greene worked as a draftsman, steelworker, and audio technician for rock bands....
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