by adminPhoto by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen on Unsplash You’ve heard the phrase “It’s OKAY to say NO”. Here are some nice ways to say “NO”, without feeling guilty: “That sounds like a fun idea, but I’m gonna pass right now”. “Thanks for thinking of me, but I’ll sit this one out”. “I’m trying to...
READ MORE by adminA century ago, a glimmer beneath the rocks changed everything. In 1925, the discovery of gold along the rugged shores of Red Lake ignited a frenzy that forever shaped the landscape and economy of northwestern Ontario. This year, Red Lake marks 100 years since its legendary gold rush,...
READ MORE by adminFire crews in Northwestern Ontario are now monitoring 48 active wildfires across the region, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Natural Resources. A single new fire—Sioux Lookout 57—was confirmed on July 15. It’s located on an island in Lake St. Joseph, southeast of Slate...
READ MORE by adminOne person has been charged in a homicide investigation in Shuniah. Thunder Bay OPP were called to a home on Blind Creek Drive shortly after 10:50 p.m. Monday. A 57-year-old woman was found dead at the scene. She has been identified as Shelley Marconi of Shuniah. Police said one person was...
READ MORE by adminThis isn’t just a concert. And it’s more than a play. It’s a celebration of one man’s ability to turn everyday lives into unforgettable stories, and a chance for Thunder Bay audiences to gather under the tent at Magnus Theatre and be swept away by the songs of Harry Chapin. With Lies and...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s city police are requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing man. Cody Alexson was last seen by family members in late June. The 32-year-old is described as a white man standing five feet eight inches tall with a thin build. He has long straight blond hair,...
READ MORE by adminThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has released a letter expressing its concerns for its First Nations threatened by forest fires across its territory. They also acknowledged and thanked all levels of government, firefighters, emergency response personnel, host communities, and other First...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay’s Pride Festival has been rescheduled, but the parade has been cancelled. The events were initially scheduled to take place on July 5, but weather caused the event to be cancelled. Although the parade was cancelled this year, Thunder Pride plans on bringing the event back next...
READ MORE by adminInflation appears to be heating up again, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index rose 1.9 per cent on a year-over-year basis in June, up from 1.7 per cent in May. Officials said one of the main reasons was that gasoline prices fell to a lesser extent in...
READ MORE by adminThe Perfect Bite: A Summer Bruschetta That Hits Every Note Let’s talk about the perfect bite. It’s creamy, sweet, spicy, garlicky, toasty, and bursting with summer flavor. This isn’t just bruschetta—it’s a little plate of magic that hits every note. And the best part? It’s...
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