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Posted 10 May 2026

“Senior assassin” trend drawing police attention

The Thunder Bay Police Service is urging students and families to avoid using imitation firearms in public after receiving a high-risk weapons call on Saturday for what later turned out to be a toy gun. “Senior Assassin” is a game played by high school students that is growing in popularity....

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Posted 9 May 2026

Press Play: Produced by the Duffer Brothers, ‘The Boroughs,’ releases this May

The masterminds behind Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, are backing a new project set for release May 21 called The Boroughs. Set in the New Mexico desert, the new series falls into the supernatural mystery and sci-fi genres. While the Duffer Brothers are executive producers,...

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Posted 9 May 2026

North Stars drop to 0-2 in Centennial Cup tournament

A 7-2 loss to Manitoba’s Niverville Nighthawks has the Thunder Bay North Stars in a tough position halfway through the Centennial Cup round robin. The North Stars trailed 4-1 after the first period. They were out shot 41 to 17 over the course of Saturday’s game. Defenceman Chase Cohrane...

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Posted 9 May 2026

Attempted abduction in Longlac: OPP requesting public assistance

Greenstone OPP is seeking the public’s assistance regarding an attempted abduction in the area of Nishnabe Miikena Road and Picnic Point Road in Longlac. At approximately 8:45 Wednesday morning, a female student from Notre Dame de Fatima French School was approached by a beige-coloured...

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Posted 9 May 2026

The goal, the song, and the story: raising Northwestern Ontario’s stars

Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and it brings back many memories. My mom, Jeannie had always wanted to travel to London, Ireland and Scotland. When we found out she was very ill, we planned a trip of a lifetime for her. In the picture shown, we are in a restaurant in London, enjoying some...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Chocolate Cake

Mother’s Day is upon us with all the flowers, brunches, breakfasts in bed and all the other loving touches that families come up with to make the Moms in their world feel special.   In our house, when the ask comes, my answer always includes homemade chocolate cake with thick icing....

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Posted 8 May 2026

North Stars edged in Centennial Cup opener

The Thunder Bay North Stars opened the 2026 Centennial Cup championship tournament in Summerside, Prince Edward Island on the short end of a 3-2 score to the Canmore Eagles. A powerplay goal late in the 3rd proved to be the difference. Special teams were a major factor as the Eagles scored...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Feds proceeding with new Ontario First Nations child welfare agreement

The federal Indigenous Services Minister is confirming that funding will flow to Ontario First Nations as planned under a child and family services agreement. Mandy Gull-Masty has asked for a judicial review of a decision to exclude two First Nations from that agreement. She says it will...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Water Street closed from Wilson to Pearl after train incident

Emergency crews are on scene at the train crossing through Wilson and South Water Street as of Friday afternoon. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area around 3:00 pm in response to a call for service. Water Street is closed from Wilson to Pearl. (Jacob...

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Posted 8 May 2026

Biofuel plant to open at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper is getting a new roommate, as Greenwater Technology plans to set up shop in an old wafer board facility at the mill. Greenwater will be developing a pilot plant for biofuel, to test out new technologies for creating diesel fuel with wood byproducts. The $15.5...

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