by adminThe provincial government is giving homebuyers a break. A tax break afforded to first-time buyers is being extended to all buyers of new homes beginning on April 1st. Premier Doug Ford says it will help boost sales and bring the reality of home ownership closer to many people. “This...
READ MORE by adminBy Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.com At an information session on Wednesday local staff learned about the government’s plan for both the Thunder Bay jail and the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre to remain operational once a new complex is...
READ MORE by adminThis week marks the anniversary of one of the most iconic film premieres in movie history. Back in 1972, The Godfather hit theatres and instantly changed the way we think about storytelling, acting, and the entire gangster genre. It wasn’t just a movie—it was an event. A cultural earthquake. A...
READ MORE by adminA new provincial budget is to be delivered at Queen’s Park on Thursday. The Ford government has already announced more funding for primary care, the elimination of the HST on new home purchases and a commitment to improve highway safety in northern Ontario. Speaking earlier this month,...
READ MORE by adminThe Hammarskjold Vikings boys curling team has won its opening game at the all-Ontario curling championships at the Port Arthur Curling Club. Skip Warren Stroud guided the team to a 10-2 victory over Maxwell Heights from Oshawa. The Vikings’ foursome jumped out to a 6-0 lead after four...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a call at a single-floor bungalow on Woodside Street shortly after midnight Wednesday. Occupants were able to evacuate safely. An ambulance crew called in the alarm while attending for a medical call. Paramedics smelled smoke and were informed by an...
READ MORE by adminA bright, silky side dish that pairs perfectly with yesterday’s Chicken Piccata – click this link for the recipe Chicken in Lemon‑Caper Butter Sauce If you made my chicken piccata yesterday, this creamy lemon pasta is the natural next step. It’s quick, comforting, and uses the same...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Wilfred English. Wilfred was last seen Tuesday at around noon in the Brant Street area. He is described as an Indigenous male standing 5’5” and weighing roughly 170 pounds. He has...
READ MORE by adminThis morning started with a classic Thunder Bay weather curveball – not quite snow, not quite drizzle… just a weird, misty mix that made you squint and say, “What is this?” Enter: Tessa. She texted in with a word that stopped me in my tracks. Snizzling. Yes. It’s real. It’s a mash-up...
READ MORE by adminIt was a tough start for two northwestern Ontario high school teams at the all-Ontario curling championships being played at the Port Arthur Curling Club in Thunder Bay. Hammarskjold Vikings girls team built a 4-1 lead against Marymount Academy from Sudbury, but gave up 3 in the 5th end, 2...
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