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Posted 6 August 2025

The MUSKEG EXPRESS is ‘alive and well’!

The Muskeg Express at Centennial Park – Supplied Photo via City of Thunder Bay The popular and historic train ride at Centennial Park is ‘alive and well’. The Muskeg Express is having a good ‘run’ this Summer, despite a rumour from earlier today, which stated that it had once again...

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Posted 6 August 2025

Live at the Waterfront returns Wednesday

The Live on the Waterfront concert series in Thunder Bay continues this Wednesday. It’s being called Maamawe or All Together. Three Indigenous performers will take the stage at Marina Park. Sara Kae, Lancelot Knight and Nadjiwan will be performing starting at 6 pm. Live on the...

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Posted 6 August 2025

Claire’s filing for bankruptcy protection in Canada, U.S.

A well-known accessories and cosmetics retailer is filing for bankruptcy protection. Claire’s has already begun the process in the U.S. and plans to do the same here in Canada. CEO Chris Cramer said in a news release on Wednesday that it is a difficult but necessary decision to keep the...

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Posted 6 August 2025

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! “Enjoy your life journey”!

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Think about it, life will always be unpredictable.  There’ll be good times and bad times right?  All you can do is try your best and enjoy everyday…as best as possible.  Here are some reminders to ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY IN LIFE as best as you can:...

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Posted 6 August 2025

Crash shuts down part of Highway 599 near Ignace

A crash has shut down a section of Highway 599 in the Ignace area. MTO says the road is closed between Highway 17 and Highway 642. No other details are currently available.

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Posted 6 August 2025

Areas along Manitoba border, Hudson Bay impacted by smoke Wednesday

More smoke in areas along the Manitoba border and Hudson Bay on Wednesday. Some areas are less affected by the smoke drifting over from prairie wildfires and only have air quality statements, while others have air quality warnings. But in Northwest Ontario, 12 new fires had popped up by...

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Posted 5 August 2025

Lighthouse Disptaches – August 5

It was a chance sighting captured by one of our guests of a unique moment. Doug Spry and his wife Prue, visiting from Shuniah, were amazed at what they saw. Captured on Doug’s camera was an inflatable unicorn that had been blown from Silver Islet to become beached at Porphyry. The Island...

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Posted 5 August 2025

Air Canada flight attendants vote to strike, says union

The union representing more than 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants says members have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action, Tuesday. In a press release, CUPE says the vote was 99.7 per cent in favour of walking off the job if necessary. It comes after...

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Posted 5 August 2025

Folk, Firelight & Feeling: The Enduring Magic of Live From The Rock

When Elly Tose first stepped into the role of Artistic Director for the Live From The Rock Folk Festival, she knew she was joining something special. “To see what this weekend of amazing music, art, food, adventure and community has accomplished for over 20 years — it’s overwhelming in the...

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Posted 5 August 2025

Carney outlines help for the softwood industry

The federal government is committing $1.2 billion to support the softwood lumber industry. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a four-pillar plan. He says that includes financial support for lumber companies as a result of new US duties. “The first pillar is to give our companies...

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