by adminA hunter from Murillo is facing fines for unsafe hunting practices north of Thunder Bay. On October 14, 2024, conservation officers were conducting a moose hunting enforcement patrol in the Upsala area. While on patrol, they conducted an inspection on an individual driving through a...
READ MORE by adminWill we finally see trade peace between Canada and the United States? A deadline to reach a deal approaches on Friday as several tariffs remain in place. Expert on Canada/U.S. relations Dr. Asa McKercher says it’ll be interesting to see how Prime Minister Carney approaches it. “And...
READ MORE by adminWhat started as a lockdown nature project is now a nationwide tradition, and it’s growing again in its fifth year. The Big Backyard BioBlitz, hosted by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), is back from July 28 to August 4. Canadians of all ages can observe and document local plant...
READ MORE by adminForest fires in the Prairies are expected to impact air quality in northwestern Ontario. Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for the Thunder Bay District around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Smoke from the fires is expected to move into the district on Tuesday morning,...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Vincent Keiman on Unsplash Here we are, almost at the end of July. A new poll of 2,000 Adults were asked: “What is the most iconic thing you do that makes Summer the best”? Making the list:…spending time at the beach…hanging out at the pool (whether it’s yours or at a friends...
READ MORE by adminSmoke is hanging over most of northwestern Ontario. Air quality warnings are in place for north of Dryden and west of Fort Hope. Air quality statements are in place for most of the rest of the region. It’s because of smoke moving east from the fires on the prairies. In...
READ MORE by adminA man and a woman face charges for drunk driving in two separate crashes. The Thunder Bay detachment of the OPP got a call about the first crash around 10 p.m. Monday night. One vehicle had crashed on the East Arrow Lake Road near the village of Suomi. Police say they found the...
READ MORE by adminSite assessments are underway for Thunder Bay’s Temporary Shelter Village initiative. At the last city council meeting, the Hillyard Site was selected to host the village. The site is located next to 8th Avenue and near Central Avenue. “So a number of assessments are currently...
READ MORE by adminThe Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing almost $9 million so local business and agencies can hire interns. The funding comes from the Workforce Development Program. A total of 266 positions is being created through the internship fund. Up to $35,000 is available, with matching...
READ MORE by adminThe Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario have reached a tentative agreement with the province. The union, which represents about 17,000 employees has a tentative three-year deal. It calls for a 7 percent increase over that time period, plus...
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