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Posted 26 August 2025

Night one of drone show postponed – rescheduled – night two as planned Thursday

City of Thunder Bay officials, sighting the forecast for Wednesday evening, have postponed night one of the highly anticipated drone show at marina park. The rescheduled date is September 19th. However, the planned show for Thursday night, August 28 is still on. A media...

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Posted 26 August 2025

More funding to support young entrepreneurs

More support for young people wanting to start or grow a business. The provincial government is providing Futurpreneur Canada with $2 million to continue its programs. It offers services such as collateral-free loans, mentorship and in-person programming to those 19 to 39. “Young...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Construction of Lakehead University’s new veterinary education building set to begin

Construction of Lakehead University’s new veterinary education building is getting underway this week. The new facility is supporting the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program being delivered alongside the University of Guelph. A $12.6-million contract has been awarded to...

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Posted 26 August 2025

OPP investigate assault in Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout OPP are investigation what they call a serious assault on Millar Crescent last Friday. Police say shortly before 6 pm, a person was located with life-threatening injuries. The victim remains in hospital. The OPP’s Crime Unit is continuing its investigation. Initial...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Live on the Waterfront: Summer Send-off to feature Drone Light Shows

Thunder Bay is getting ready to wrap up this year’s Live on the Waterfront series. A Summer Send-Off event is taking place on Wednesday and Thursday at Marina Park to close out the weekly event. Live music will be running from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on both nights, followed by a drone...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Two more arrests in Mishkeegogamang assault

An assault earlier this month on the Mishkeegogamang First Nation (New Osnaburgh) south of Pickle Lake, has resulted in two more arrests. The incident was reported to the Nishnawbe Aski Police on August 5th on Muddy Lane. Initially, four people were arrested and two people were sent to...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

One of the biggest superstars on the planet and a three-time Superbowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, are getting married. Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to Travis Kelce on her Instagram account. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,”...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Thunder Bay City Hall lights to shine purple to recognize Overdose Awareness Day

Thunder Bay is set to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). On Wednesday, Thunder Bay’s Drug Strategy Committee and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit are coming together at Shelter House to commemorate the day. The public event is kicking off at 11:00 a.m. The 2025...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Lakehead University receiving $5.3 million to train more teachers

The provincial government has announced that Lakehead University is receiving $5,300,000 to train more teachers. The funding is a part of the province’s $55.8 million investment to train up to 2,600 new teachers by 2027. “These new spots will focus on critical areas such as technological...

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Posted 26 August 2025

Thunder Bay man charged after collisions and impaired driving arrest

A 47-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing multiple charges after police say he struck two parked vehicles and was later found unconscious behind the wheel. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were called to the 500 block of Kingsway on Monday morning following reports of a pickup truck...

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