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Posted 24 March 2026

Chicken in Lemon‑Caper Butter Sauce

If you’ve ever ordered chicken piccata at a restaurant, you already know the magic: tender chicken, bright lemon, salty capers, and a buttery sauce that somehow tastes both comforting and elegant. But the roots of this dish go deeper than a simple weeknight dinner. The word “piccata”...

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Posted 24 March 2026

Federal Government extends financial supports for post-secondary students

The Government of Canada is extending its temporary increase to student financial aid for the 2026–27 academic year, as part of efforts to keep post-secondary education affordable. The 40% increase to Canada Student Grants will remain in place, alongside a rise in the Canada Student Loan...

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Posted 24 March 2026

Province-wide driver registry urged for taxis and ride-hailing drivers

The Canadian Taxi Association (CTA) is calling for a province-wide driver registry covering all ground transportation drivers, including taxis, Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing services. The push follows an incident last year when police had difficulty contacting an Uber driver who...

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Posted 24 March 2026

A group of incredible Dads – just changed a life.

Today’s feel‑good moment comes out of North Texas, where a group of incredible dads just changed a life.  Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash The school is called Moss Haven Elementary.  AND, everyone knows and loves Ms. Trecia Crawford—the school’s crossing guard who treats every child like...

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Posted 23 March 2026

Provincial Liberals propose a reset of Ontario’s Freedom of Information laws

Provincial Liberals want the Ford government to adopt measures that increase the government’s accountability. They are critical that proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act will be retroactive. The party’s Ethics, Integrity & Accountability critic Stephanie Smyth is not...

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Posted 23 March 2026

Fight to reverse Ontario Student Assistance Program changes brought to Queen’s Park

The Ford government is being forced to defend its decision to change the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) as MPPs return to Queen’s Park. Opposition MPPs are calling for a reversal of the changes that reduced the grant portion of funding to post-secondary students from 85% to...

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Posted 23 March 2026

Canada, U.S. unite to break Thunder Bay ice

Canadian and U.S. coast guards are breaking the ice as the Port of Thunder Bay finishes opening operations. The port is scheduled to welcome its first commercial ships with an opening ceremony on Wednesday. The U.S. is sending in the Spar from Duluth, Minnesota to cut ice in smaller areas...

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Posted 23 March 2026

OPP seeks owners of items seized in drug bust

Officers from the Marathon OPP arrested five individuals in a drug bust last month, and are looking to return stolen property obtained by the search. Anyone who has been a victim of a theft or has any information regarding theft from the Marathon, Manitouwadge, Terrace Bay and Schrieber...

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Posted 23 March 2026

Extended deal with Alstom reinforces partnership

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal An Ontario government five-year, $1.3-billion contract extension with Alstom to continue operating and maintaining GO Transit and Union Pearson Express fleets will help protect Ontario workers but will...

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Posted 23 March 2026

Did you know a Disney film had its premiere in Thunder Bay?

Photo by Seif Abukhalaf on Unsplash Weekday mornings at 6:35 on 99.9 The Bay, Danny features “The Impossible Trivia Question – Don’t Google The Answer”. We always say – “you learn something new every morning”. AND, this one is a perfect example. Did you know that a WALT DISNEY film...

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