by adminFor Thunder Bay singer-songwriter Katherine Nemec, the heart of music has always lived between four walls: the living room. It’s where she first strummed a badminton racket and called it a guitar, where friends gathered for late-night jam sessions, and where triumphs and heartbreaks echoed in...
READ MORE by adminIn the past couple years, I’ve had the great honour of guiding and fishing with some dear old friends who were colleagues during our working days. Career moves created some disconnects and distance between us through the years, but that eternal camaraderie always prevailed. There are...
READ MORE by adminEmployment and training services in Ontario are being strengthened to help workers impacted by the U.S. trade tariffs. The province is earmarking $70 million to expand programs. A portion of the money, $20 million, will go toward Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER)...
READ MORE by adminThe leader of the provincial NDP is vowing to continue fighting for municipal needs in the Ontario legislature. Marit Stiles offered her support while speaking to delegates attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa. Stiles supports the need for a better...
READ MORE by adminEnbridge Gas is working to return services to roughly 580 customers impacted by a damaged natural gas pipeline on High Street North. The damaged line was reported around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson with the organization. The necessary repairs have been made, and the...
READ MORE by adminThe Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame is raising a flag to celebrate Thunder Bay’s Michela Cava. Cava won the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Walter Cup as a member of the Minnesota Frost. The flag raising is taking place on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The...
READ MORE by adminThe Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has presented new offers to Canada Post. Both sides returned to the bargaining table on Wednesday with the help of federal mediators. Union officials said the latest offer includes wage increases to make up for the cost-of-living crisis and...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay is inviting the community to provide feedback to help shape the next Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. All municipalities in the province are required to update or release a new plan every four years. The city is hosting a variety of events and is engaging with...
READ MORE by adminA new survey is shedding light on how tariffs prompted by the Canada-U.S. trade war are impacting small businesses. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says nearly two-thirds of small businesses are facing higher expenses. In addition, many of those businesses are seeing...
READ MORE by adminThis week, Thunder Bay’s waterfront is buzzing with energy. From the long-awaited return of Harbourfest to the smoky goodness of Ribfest and a dazzling drone light show, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s happening August 21–27: Downtown Harbourfest – Red River Road...
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