by adminA commitment from the provincial government to junior mining exploration companies. Over $10 million is being issued to 70 projects to help with exploration and development costs. The money comes from the Ontario Junior Exploration Program, which supports early-stage exploration...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial government intends to put a cap on the resale of tickets for live events. Under proposed legislation, tickets could not be resold for more than their original cost. The proposed legislation would only apply to events held in Ontario. “We are taking action to help ensure...
READ MORE by adminWhat’s For Sale on Mornings In The Bay on 99.9 The Bay, has become one of those Friday-morning rituals that we look forward to. AND, we hope you do as well. (March 20th edition) We dive headfirst into the wild, weird, and wonderfully questionable world of Facebook Marketplace. It’s part...
READ MORE by adminTraditionally served on a tiered stand, high tea offerings move from savoury to sweet as you climb from the bottom tier to the top. The journey starts with delicate sandwiches, moves to scones and ends with small bites of indulgent desserts. Finger sandwiches are the quiet stars of...
READ MORE by adminA large-scale drug trafficking investigation by the OPP’s Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team has led to another arrest. Two handguns and 17g of cocaine were seized from the May Street home of a 52-year old Thunder Bay man on March 11. He is charged with drug trafficking and possession of a...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Police Service announced today that a total of $68,502.50 was raised for two local charities through the Thunder Bay Police Service Inaugural Charity Gala on February 28. That money will be split evenly between the Thunder Bay chapters of the Special Olympics and the Boys and...
READ MORE by adminAnother round of funding to help communities and agencies improve their ability to respond to emergencies. The province is issuing grants of up to $50,000 to 115 recipients. The funding allows them to purchase supplies, equipment and services. “Our government is strengthening the...
READ MORE by adminThe provincial government is committing to a number of measures to improve road safety in northern Ontario. The action follows several lengthy closures and fatal collisions on Highways 11 and 17 this winter. NDP MPPs from northern Ontario also recently travelled by vehicle across northern...
READ MORE by adminA busy weekend for hockey playoffs in northwestern Ontario. The first round of the SIJHL playoffs get underway on two fronts. The Thunder Bay North Stars entertain the Ironwood Lumberjacks and the Kam River Fighting Walleye are at home to the Sioux Lookout Bombers. The other series,...
READ MORE by adminRegistration is still open for Saturday’s youth ice fishing derby at Red Rock. Kids 13 and under are invited to sign up for a fun, hands-on day of learning on Lake Superior. Weigh-ins for caught trout, whitefish and perch starts at 1pm. Everyone will get a prize, but the closest fish to the...
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