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Posted 3 July 2025

Amusement rides back up and running at Chippewa Park

All but one of the rides at Chippewa Park are open once again. The rides were closed following a storm on Canada Day, which cut the power in sections of the park. Power has been restored, and all rides have been tested. The rides are reopening on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The only ride...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Dee-licious Dishes – Borscht

Dee’s borscht served with sour cream, fresh dill and some hearty bread Growing up with my mom’s borscht My mom Stasia was born in Poland, and her borscht was legendary. It was a rich, hearty soup that filled the house with the most comforting aroma. Growing up, I was a picky eater, and...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Provincial government investing up to $10 million in mining exploration

The provincial government is providing a financial boost to Ontario’s mining sector. The province is investing up to $10 million and launching the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) for 2025. The funding and program are aimed at supporting early-stage mineral exploration. The...

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Posted 3 July 2025

A Conversation with Evergreen: How Soup, Support, and Community Are Changing Lives

What began with a pot of soup during the darkest days of the pandemic has grown into a movement transforming lives in Thunder Bay’s east end. Evergreen: A United Neighborhood is a grassroots organization making an outsized impact on the children and families it serves. I recently sat...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Six weeks and counting: First-ever WSIB strike continues

No new deal for the unionized employees at the Workplace Safety Insurance Board’s (WSIB) as the organization’s first strike in its 110-year history enters its sixth week. Roughly 3,600 employees with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) are on the picket lines awaiting...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Canada’s trade deficit narrows to $5.9B

The trade war with the United States continues to impact trade here in Canada. Our trade deficit narrowed to $5.9 billion in May, according to Statistics Canada. That was down from a record high of $7.6 billion we saw the previous month. Exports rose for the first time in four...

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Posted 3 July 2025

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! “Do you journal”?

Photo by Andres Molina on Unsplash You don’t need me to tell you that starting your day with the right outlook can have a huge influence on how you approach the day!  What do experts suggest you do? JOURNAL!! Take the time to JOURNAL everyday is a really good idea.  (full transparency –...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Northwestern Ontario sees 17 new wildfires reported

Wildfire activity continues to rise in northwestern Ontario, with 17 new fires confirmed Wednesday evening, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The new fires bring the total number of active fires in the region to 46. Officials say most are small and scattered...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Mornings in the Bay Commentary: The end of Bayfest

In case you missed it this morning, on Mornings in the Bay with Danny Foresta, some commentary on the end of Bayfest and dispelling some rumours circulating on social media at the same time. The demise of the festival this year, is difficult on many levels. How it impacts the community,...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Did you feel more “patriotic” this Canada Day?

Photo by Nathaniel Bowman on Unsplash Driving around town over the past couple of weeks, I noticed quite a few Canada flags displayed in home windows / lawns, and even on cars / trucks. Did you notice that too? With “Canada Day 2025” now in the books, the question is: “did you feel more...

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