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...
READ MORE by adminThe Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks is investigating elevated effluent levels in the Kaministiquia River below the Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Mill. On August 23, the ministry’s Spills Action Centre (SAC) received a report from the Ministry of Natural Resources about a...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay North Stars have named their new head coach. Matt Valley takes on the role after serving as assistant coach and assistant general manager for the past two years. He takes over from Rob Degagne, who was let go in June. Valley’s coaching resume includes several years with...
READ MORE by adminThe Regional Supervising Coroner, Dr Kevin Miller, has announced the date for the inquest into the death of Edouard Gallant. Gallant died following injuries sustained while working at the Lac Des Iles mine on May 27, 2020. He was struck by a combination of blasted ore saturated with...
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