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....
READ MORE by adminBack 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...
READ MORE by adminSeveral 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...
READ MORE by adminHi 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,...
READ MORE by adminOnly 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...
READ MORE by adminLast 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...
READ MORE by adminPhoto 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...
READ MORE by adminThe 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...
READ MORE by adminThunder 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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