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Posted 8 April 2026

Lakers stumble, North Stars take commanding lead

The Kam River Fighting Walleye scored three times on the power play to score a 4-1 win over the Fort Frances Lakers. Eron Mitchell had a pair of goals and an assist to lead the attack for the Walleye. Fort Frances still holds a two games to one series lead with game four tonight in Thunder...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Where Symphony Meets Stage: Vaudeville Baby! Brings Music, Comedy and Community Together

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when precision meets play. For Jaime Morrison, that magic has been building for years. On Saturday, April 11, Badanai Theatre and the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra present their fifth collaboration, Vaudeville Baby!, a fast-paced blend of...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Thunder Bay approves new Fire Chief appointment

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR) officially has a new chief. Dave Tarini, who previously served as the department’s Acting Fire Chief, and before that Deputy Fire Chief, will now take up the permanent title as Chief of TBFR. Tarini’s appointment was approved by a unanimous City Council...

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Posted 7 April 2026

“30 years in the making”: Costco coming to Thunder Bay

It’s official: eight hectares of land on Golf Links Road and Central Avenue are now owned by Costco. Thunder Bay shoppers can rejoice as this (almost) guarantees the long-anticipated arrival of the superstore. “It’s been 30 years in the making that Costco’s been trying to get in (the...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Illegal moose hunt cost American hunter dearly

A Wisconsin man has been fined $28,750 for illegally killing a moose in northwestern Ontario. The incident took place in September of 2023, when the American hunter spotted a cow moose standing on Nort Road near Pickle Lake. An investigation showed he fired down the road with a...

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Posted 7 April 2026

NOMA doesn’t support eliminating the gas tax

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s idea of elimating the federal gas tax is not getting support from the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association. Rick Dumas is president of NOMA and says the idea may offer short term relief but risks long term consequences for municipalities and...

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Posted 7 April 2026

SIJHL playoffs continue tonight with 2 games

The Kam River Fighting Walleye will be looking to get back into their semi-final series against the Fort France Lakers tonight. The Walleye trail 2-0 after losing both their games in Fort Frances over the weekend. The other series sees the Thunder Bay North Stars looking to take a...

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Posted 7 April 2026

NWMO hosting open house on the DGR

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is hosting an open house later this week in Thunder Bay. The NWMO says it will take place on Thursday at the Superior Inn from noon until 6 pm. They’ll be talking about the proposed deep underground nuclear waste repository located between Ignace...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Beach Boys-signed surfboard hits TBCA auction

The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is revealing the memorabilia up for bid in the second round of its 40th anniversary fundraising auction. Proceeds will go towards renovating the auditorium to improve accessibility and fan experience. The first round featured signed guitars from TBCA...

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Posted 7 April 2026

Eabametoong begins work on 300-home subdivision

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: SNnewswatch.com Eabametoong First Nation is preparing for Phase 1 of a project to add about 300 homes to the Treaty 9 community. Crews are clearing roadways and spaces on the east side of the community in preparation for...

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