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Posted 4 June 2025

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady amid trade uncertainty

The Bank of Canada is keeping its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 percent as it monitors the impact of shifting U.S. trade policy and mixed signals in the Canadian economy. The Bank Rate remains at 3 per cent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent. In its decision, the Bank cited ongoing global...

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Posted 4 June 2025

50 per cent steel, aluminum tariffs take effect Wednesday

More tariffs from the U.S. President take effect Wednesday. Donald Trump has doubled the tax on steel and aluminum exports entering the U.S. to 50 per cent. In March, 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect. The Aluminum Association of Canada says the new charge would total about...

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Posted 4 June 2025

50 per cent steel, aluminum tariffs take effect Wednesday

More tariffs from the U.S. President take effect Wednesday. Donald Trump has doubled the tax on steel and aluminum exports entering the U.S. to 50 per cent. In March, 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect. The Aluminum Association of Canada says the new charge would total about...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Summit for small businesses coming to Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay’s chamber of commerce and seven local partners are joining forces to offer a Small Business Solutions Summit. The one-day event is aimed at providing small businesses with information, networking opportunities, as well as potential solutions for problems their business might be...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Summit for small businesses coming to Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay’s chamber of commerce and seven local partners are joining forces to offer a Small Business Solutions Summit. The one-day event is aimed at providing small businesses with information, networking opportunities, as well as potential solutions for problems their business might be...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Conference called Roots to Thrive taking place

Health and mental health professionals across northwestern Ontario are taking part in a three-day conference in Kenora. It’s called Roots to Thrive. Darcia Curtis is one of the co-chairs and says they are gathered to talk not only about mental health, but substance abuse as well. “It’s just how...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Conference called Roots to Thrive taking place

Health and mental health professionals across northwestern Ontario are taking part in a three-day conference in Kenora. It’s called Roots to Thrive. Darcia Curtis is one of the co-chairs and says they are gathered to talk not only about mental health, but substance abuse as well. “It’s just how...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Forest fire smoke impacting air quality in Thunder Bay, Dryden, Atikokan areas

Multiple areas in northwestern Ontario are expected to be dealing with poor air quality caused by forest fires in the region. Environment Canada has put a Special Air Quality Statement in effect for the Thunder Bay, Dryden, and Atikokan areas. “Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Forest fire smoke impacting air quality in Thunder Bay, Dryden, Atikokan areas

Multiple areas in northwestern Ontario are expected to be dealing with poor air quality caused by forest fires in the region. Environment Canada has put a Special Air Quality Statement in effect for the Thunder Bay, Dryden, and Atikokan areas. “Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air...

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Posted 3 June 2025

Free parking is back in Thunder Bay

After roughly a year of implementing paid parking, the city of Thunder Bay has opted to reverse course, at least in part. Starting on Tuesday morning, residents can enjoy four hours of complimentary parking with the option to purchase an additional four hours at the marina and waterfront parking...

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