by adminJudith and Fred Fox are visiting Thunder Bay on the Labour Day long weekend to lead a hike at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. The park is situated near where Terry Fox was forced to stop the Marathon of Hope on September 1, 1980. The hike is a tribute to Fox’s determination and relentless...
READ MORE by adminHere’s a little life hack: once a year, make yourself a One-Year Deal—strike up a conversation with someone you never expected to know, and promise to reconnect in the same place, same week, next year. Sound casual? It is. But let me tell you—it’s magical. How It All Started at Camp...
READ MORE by adminToday, we are sharing a story from a local listener, her name is Charmaine. Back in early 2000, she suffered a brain injury, which took her out of the work force. But, Charmaine still wanted to do something with her time, and more importantly….do something GOOD. 5 years ago she had...
READ MORE by adminIn today’s fast-paced, screen-dominated world, more people than ever are experiencing chronic neck and back pain. The culprit? A modern-day condition known as “text neck”—caused by hours spent hunched over phones, tablets, and laptops. But in Thunder Bay, one chiropractor is turning the...
READ MORE by adminCanada Post says it is still far from reaching a deal with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers after nearly two years of negotiations. In a statement, the corporation said it received counter-offers from CUPW on August 20 in response to what it had called its “best and final” offer...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s Gateway Casino location is celebrating 25 years of operation in the city on Thursday. The casino first opened on August 28, 2000. To celebrate this milestone, Gateway is donating $2500 to Pawa for Love. “For 25 years, the Thunder Bay casino has been a fixture in the...
READ MORE by adminAs August winds down and September begins, Thunder Bay is closing out summer with music, creativity, and community spirit. From waterfront concerts and aerial spectacles to splash-worthy fun and long-standing Labour Day traditions, here’s what’s happening August 28–September 3: Live on...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial government is expanding the eligibility of R-S-V vaccines. Seniors aged 75 and older will be among the first to receive the vaccine this fall. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it builds on the inclusion of adults aged 60 to 74 who are susceptible to the virus, as well as...
READ MORE by adminThe beach at the Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area has been deemed unsafe for swimming. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit put up an advisory on Tuesday at the beach that says the water has a high level of bacteria that may be a health risk. The bacteria were detected in a sampling...
READ MORE by adminNormally, I start my Guiding day with non-resident clients by checking their fishing licences… just so I know the rules of the day before we start. But on one such trip, maybe I should have started by checking their lunch cooler too!! Why no bananas you ask? Well, a quick Google...
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