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Posted 2 September 2025

TELL ME SOMETHIN GOOD! “Stolen bike, and a surprise”!

Photo 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...

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Posted 2 September 2025

Actor Graham Greene has died at the age of 73.

Graham 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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Posted 2 September 2025

Lappe area school to be recognized for its fundraising

Back to school week at Gorham and Ware Community School near Lappe is going to be interesting this year. Principal Jeff Upton says he got a call in late June that Fred Fox, the brother of Terry Fox, wanted to come to the school to thank the students for their efforts during the annual Terry...

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Posted 1 September 2025

Thunder Bay Police investigating incident in city’s south side

Several streets in the city’s south side were closed for several hours on Monday. Thunder Bay Police say it was because of an incident that is still under investigation. No other details are being immediately released. Police were asking people to avoid May Street between Northern...

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Posted 31 August 2025

Come for the ribs, stay for the Mack (& a lesson in dog etiquette)

Hi friends, Mack here. Last weekend, my parents took me to the most magical place in Thunder Bay for a dog: Ribfest. Every year, the city gathers to celebrate the holy union of meat, smoke, and sauce. My parents decided I should tag along because (1) it’s dog friendly, and (2) apparently,...

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Posted 29 August 2025

Labour Day weekend last chance to use Canada Strong Pass

Only a few more days left to get into national parks for free, with the Canada Strong Pass initiative winding down. With the pass, the charge to get into any Parks Canada locations was waived, with an extra 25 per cent off on camping and overnight stays. In July, the initiative expanded...

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Posted 29 August 2025

Thunder Bay’s “DRONE SHOW”. Did you see it?

Last night (Aug 28), was the final City Of Thunder Bay “Live On The Waterfront Series” at Marina Park. Their “Summer Send-Off”. It was a concert, and ended with a huge DRONE SHOW. 400 drones over Lake Superior, on a clear night! Images of The Sleeping Giant, a Moose, Kakabeka Falls, the...

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Posted 29 August 2025

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! “Labour Day Long Weekend”!

Photo by Mediamodifier on Unsplash Today, we kick off the LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND.  It’s a statutory holiday in Canada.  Do you know how long we’ve been celebrating the Labour Day weekend?  Since 1894.  BUT, we have to go back as early as 1872, when labour demonstrations in Toronto...

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Posted 29 August 2025

CUPW accuses Canada Post of demanding concessions instead of bargaining

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says Canada Post is refusing to negotiate in good faith as talks over new collective agreements continue. In a statement released Thursday, CUPW said Canada Post has not moved from the “final offers” it issued in May, even after union members...

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Posted 29 August 2025

City council set for first meeting with new structure

Thunder Bay’s city council has held its final meeting with the old committees, the Committee of the Whole, and City Council structure. Starting on September 2, the city will implement its new structure, standing committees. Only city council will take place this coming Tuesday, without a...

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