by adminNo doubt, Thunder Bay has its fair share of FESTIVALS. But, could there be more? I think so. Photo by Amy Vann on Unsplash Throughout the year, there’s the “Festival of India”, “Festival of Colours”. “Wake The Giant Music Festival”. We have the “Live on the Waterfront Series” in July...
READ MORE by adminCharges have been laid following a nearly 14-hour-long police standoff on Cumberland Street North. Officers were sent to the area on Friday around 8:30 a.m. after receiving a report about a weapon. A man had entered a business holding an apparent firearm, well three other people were...
READ MORE by adminImpala Canada has announced plans to end operations at its Lac des Iles mine next spring. CEO Tim Hill sent an email to the facility’s workforce last Thursday after visiting the site. “As confirmed during our conversations, we are now executing a plan that anticipates commercial...
READ MORE by adminScams targeting businesses are becoming more common across Canada, and the financial impact is growing. More than 9,200 business scams were reported between 2023 and 2024, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) also received more than 3,600 scam...
READ MORE by adminJuly 11–13 | Hosted by the Thunder Bay Salmon Association Get ready, anglers! The most anticipated fishing event of the summer is back — the 22nd Annual Salmon Derby is making waves in Thunder Bay from July 11 to 13, and it’s bigger than ever. With a whopping $28,000 in cash and...
READ MORE by adminAn annual free event open to everyone is returning to Thunder Bay. The Teddy Bears Picnic is returning to Fort William Gardens on Tuesday. “Teddy Bears Picnic is such a special tradition in Thunder Bay, it’s all about celebrating childhood, imagination, and the simple joy of spending time...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Nick Fewings on Unsplash It’s Monday, and that means more ‘inspirational / motivational’ moments! Take these with you today: …Monday is for people with a mission!…Happy Monday. Don’t forget to be awesome!…Every morning you have 2 choices. Continue to sleep with your dreams –...
READ MORE by adminForest fire activity continues across northwestern Ontario, with 45 active fires reported in the region as of Sunday evening. Dry conditions and recent lightning strikes have led to several new starts, particularly in far northern areas. New fires confirmed on July 6 include: Red Lake 79...
READ MORE by adminOntario outranks nearly every other province when it comes to improving internal trade with the rest of Canada That is according to a new report card from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Ontario ranks second among the 10 provinces with an overall score of 9.2 out...
READ MORE by adminLook—I’m a strong swimmer. I’ve got long legs, webbed toes, and a serious love for splashing around with my parents. Give me a sunny day, Oliver Lake, and I’m in heaven. But this summer, I’ve been asked—strongly encouraged—to talk about something important: lifejackets. For dogs....
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