by adminThe Parade of Lights, one of two parades that Thunder Bay hosts in the leadup to Christmas, has set a date for its 27th annual event. On Saturday December 5 at 7 p.m. a lineup of vehicles and marchers will proceed from Manitoulin Transport to the intersection of Water Street and Fort William...
READ MORE by adminOntario Greens are pushing for a moratorium on the development of new AI data centres. They want to first see rules and regulations that address concerns the public has about the centres. Concerns about their impact on electricity prices, health and the environment have frequently been raised....
READ MORE by adminToday, on “Morning’s In The Bay”, 99.9 The Bay…..the subject just happened to come up. Seeing that Thunder Bay is under a “special weather statement” with upwards of 80 mm of rain expected by mid-Thursday. Photo by Chris F on Pexels So, I put it up on the “Google” – and asked the search...
READ MORE by adminTELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: We’re a few days removed from Halloween – and now comes the sad part for not only you, but also the kids. The jack-o’-lantern / the pumpkin you’ve been showing off for over a week now – is starting to look like it pulled an all-nighter and lost a fight with a squirrel....
READ MORE by adminSome devices failed to recognize that northwestern communities in the Central Time Zone are permanently observing Daylight Saving Time. Some residents reported on Sunday that the time on their smartphones, computers, and vehicle clocks fell back one hour, as had been the past practice. It...
READ MORE by adminThere is something pretty special about watching someone from your own backyard do something extraordinary. Maybe it’s the small-town girl in me, but I will forever be a sucker for a local success story. Give me a talented human being, a room full of people who appreciate what they do, and a...
READ MORE by adminNorthwestern Ontario has a new regional commander for the OPP. Sean Crabbe has been named the Chief Superintendent for the region. Crabbe has held a number of detachment commander positions, including in Red Lake, the Rainy River District and acting inspector in Kenora. He has also served in...
READ MORE by adminThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization says it has received some promising water testing results from the area proposed for the Deep Geological Repository. A hydrogeologist has been testing the water in the bore holes that have been drilled. Only seven samples could be gathered and most were...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is bringing back in-person courses for folks looking to get certified to work in the food industry. The TBDHU says that the move comes “in response to community requests: we understand that not everyone wants to learn online.” When working with...
READ MORE by adminA woman from Nipigon is facing charges after allegedly driving while impaired. The Nipigon detachment of the OPP responded to a call at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday reporting a collision with a tree near Riverview Street. They say the driver of the crashed car was under the influence of...
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