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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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Posted 3 July 2025

Bomb threats made against several Canadian airports

Officials are investigating after bomb threats were made at several major Canadian airports earlier today. NAV Canada was made aware of threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Air traffic control towers were evacuated, and temporary...

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Posted 3 July 2025

OP-ED Article: When the Music Stops

Bayfest never got to take its first breath. A brand-new festival, named lovingly after the very bay that defines our city, was cancelled before its inaugural season. Organizers tried to pivot after Country on the Bay struggled. They regrouped. Rebranded. Booked artists. Built the scaffolding...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Thunder Bay police seek help locating missing 27-Year-Old man

Thunder Bay police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man last seen in the city’s north end. 27-year-old Joshua Moore was last seen Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of Oliver Road. He is described as an Indigenous man, about 5-foot-10 with a medium build. He has...

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Posted 3 July 2025

Arrest made in fatal 2023 crash near Thunder Bay

A 36-year-old from Red Rock has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that happened near Thunder Bay. Police said the crash took place in December 2023 on Highway 11/17 near Mirror Lake in Shuniah Township. The accused was wanted on an outstanding warrant and is now facing the...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Lighthouse Dispatches

The wind continues to blow with lots of weather and activity to remind us of how insignificant we are on this Lake Superior Island. With mounting clouds forming in the west last night, we could see the thunder and lightning show over the Sleeping Giant.  Porphyry Island located some 15 km...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs convicted on prostitution charges, acquitted on others

Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has been convicted of transporting people for prostitution But the jury dropped some more serious charges that could have put the 55-year-old in jail for life. He was accused of using violence and his power as a music mogul to force two former girlfriends into...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Potential traffic delays expected on Highway 17 east of Marathon

The provincial police in Marathon are warning of potential traffic delays on Highway 17 east of Marathon. “Slowdowns on Highway 17 east of Marathon and west of White River may periodically delay or interrupt the normal flow of traffic on area highways,” said the OPP in a release. “The...

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Posted 2 July 2025

Bayfest cancelled due to rising costs

Thunder Bay’s newest music festival has been called off before it began. Bayfest’s organizers announced on Wednesday that the event will not be taking place. “Despite our team’s tireless efforts and deep commitment to bringing another unforgettable festival experience to our community, a...

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