by adminCanada is dropping 25 percent retaliatory tariffs on American goods under the free-trade agreement. The move follows a discussion between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday. The U.S. committed to not enforcing tariffs on Canadian exports under the...
READ MORE by adminThe federal government, alongside the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, has announced that a total of $5.2 million is being sent to 70 municipalities across the country to support combating climate change. The funding is aimed at helping communities with climate adaptation plans,...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay is advising residents that access to Trowbridge Falls Campground may be a little slower on Saturday. The Blacksheep XCM Mountain Bike Championship is taking place in the area. Riders in the event will be competing on trails that run throughout Trowbridge Falls, as well as...
READ MORE by adminThe region’s municipal leaders are pressing the importance of Confederation College to northwestern Ontario. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association spoke to provincial ministers in Ottawa this week about funding, access to skilled labour and immigrant students. President Rick...
READ MORE by adminTrade challenges, opportunities, and a “new” economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States. Those were some of the topics discussed on Thursday between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump. A readout from the Prime Minister’s Office described it...
READ MORE by adminAh, summer. It’s the season of long days, warm nights, and the undeniable pull to move all of our cooking outdoors. My grill becomes the true heart of the kitchen, transforming everything from vegetables to fruit into something smoky and delicious. It’s a simple pleasure that feels both...
READ MORE by adminThe Professional Women’s Hockey League flag has been raised at the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame by champion Michela Cava. The flag went up at the hall on Thursday morning. “We are absolutely thrilled,” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Diane Imrie. “Michela is a great role...
READ MORE by adminBlacksheep Mountain Bike Club and Thunder Bay are hosting the Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) Canadian Championship. The event is getting underway on Friday, running through Saturday. This is the second consecutive year the city and club have hosted the event. There is also a special...
READ MORE by adminTwo separate incidents have closed parts of Highway 17 in both directions on Thursday morning. The first closure is in Terrace Bay, where a collision near the east town sign was reported just after 8:30 a.m. All lanes are closed in both directions, and crews are on scene. No further...
READ MORE by adminThe city of Thunder Bay and Chippewa Park have announced that a contract has been awarded to build a structure to house the park’s historic carousel. This marks the beginning of the final stage of the project. “Placing the carousel into a purpose-built, climate-controlled addition will...
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