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Posted 8 July 2025

What’s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay: BBQs, Beats, Baseball & Big Fish

This week in Thunder Bay is packed with flavor, fun, and community spirit. From sizzling BBQs and cultural celebrations to fishing derbies and baseball games, here’s what’s happening July 10–16: CommUNITY BBQ – Get Fired Up Against HungerThursday, July 10 | 11 AM–5 PM | Roots...

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Posted 8 July 2025

Golden Girls Are Still Sassy 

Before the wigs, drag, and viral TikToks, The Golden Girls was a beloved TV sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992. The show followed four older women—Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia—sharing a home in sunny Miami. Played by comedy legends Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle...

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Posted 8 July 2025

Shoplifter arrested after stealing from local business 30 times

A Thunder Bay resident is facing dozens of charges after allegedly stealing from a local business 30 times this year. Officers were sent to the business on Main Street on Monday afternoon following another theft, but the suspect had already left. Officers were able to locate and arrest...

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Posted 8 July 2025

Most provinces sign MOU on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

You will soon be able to get Canadian alcohol products from other provinces shipped directly to your door. Ten provinces and territories have now signed a memorandum of understanding for direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. The Committee on Internal Trade made the announcement after its...

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Posted 8 July 2025

Trump hits copper, pharmacy drugs with latest tariff threats

Donald Trump is going after copper and pharmaceuticals in his latest tariff threats. According to multiple reports, the U.S. President said he would hit imports with a 50 per cent tax. And he wants a 200 per cent tax on pharmaceutical drugs entering the states, but he says they will...

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Posted 8 July 2025

New energy deals struck between Ontario & Alberta

Energy and alcohol are central to new agreements signed by the Premiers of Ontario and Alberta. Doug Ford and Alberta’s Danielle Smith signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that support building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure to help unlock new...

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Posted 8 July 2025

$311,000 in illegal drugs seized in Thunder Bay

Three people, two from Toronto, are facing charges after police searched a home in Thunder Bay. Officers conducted the search on Gemstone Drive on Monday. Three suspects were found inside, and they were arrested. Officers also seized suspected cocaine and fentanyl, as well as more than...

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Posted 8 July 2025

URide offering new option to travel with your pet

You can officially travel in a URide with your pet. The company made changes to the platform this week following a conversation between Founder and CEO Cody Ruberto and a user of the app. “So I’m the annoying person that talks to everybody on the plane, and so I was on a flight last week...

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Posted 8 July 2025

Thunder Bay Border Cats’ Manny Alberto selected to All-Star Game

The Northwoods League has announced its All-Star Selections for the 2025 All-Star Game. Thunder Bay Border Cats’ shortstop, Manny Alberto, has been selected. He currently sits second in the league with 37 runs batted in. He also leads the Cats in hits and runs scored. The All-Star...

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Posted 8 July 2025

Do you “scratch lottery tickets”? OR, just “scratch” the barcode?

This morning, John and I were talking about Lottery Scratch tickets. Last night, my wife brought home a “Cash For Life” ticket and I asked if I could scratch the barcode for her. She quickly said, “NO”. She wanted to play out the ticket. Scratch every box. I told her, it’s very easy...

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