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Posted 7 April 2026

Ottawa commits $1.4 billion to Indigenous health services

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: Iori:wase Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty announced that the federal government will invest nearly $1.4 billion over eight years to support Indigenous health services across the country....

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Posted 7 April 2026

Thunder Bay Cricket Council giving back to the community

The Thunder Bay Cricket Council has big plans in store for 2026 as they try to grow the sport in northwestern Ontario. First on the agenda is community charity. The council is collecting cash donations and goodie bags of life essentials all week for those in need. On Sunday from noon to...

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Posted 7 April 2026

12-year old girl declared missing

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 12-year-old Silversky Winter. Winter was last seen in the Limbrick area of Thunder Bay. Police and family members are concerned for her well-being. She is described as an Indigenous female, 5’7″, 105...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Artemis II crew makes history reaching far side of moon

A historic moment Monday afternoon for the crew on the Artemis II. The four astonauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, officially flew further into space than any other human has gone by about 400,000 km. NASA says It happened at about 2:56 p.m. (ATL) Monday. Apollo 13 in 1970 holds...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Provincial tax cut for small businesses promoted by Ontario government

A planned tax cut for Ontario’s small businesses is expected to save them more than one billion dollars. The province intends to cut the small business corporate income tax (CIT) from 3.2% to 2.2% over the next three years. The measure was announced in the provincial budget. Associate...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Highway 17 closed from Raith to Goldie Township

A collision has closed both lanes of Highway 17 from Raith to Goldie Township. Emergency crews are on the scene. Updates will be provided when available. Visit Ontario 511 for up-to-date details.

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Posted 6 April 2026

Annual Tbaytel community program returns

The Tbaytel For Good Community Fund is returning to the northwest for another year. This year’s fund will offer up $30,000 to be divided up by local projects in areas serviced by Tbaytel. Past successes for the program have included community gardens, greenhouses, school food programs,...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Opposition critical of Ontario government missing healthcare funding deadline

The Ford government is facing continued pressure to fully fund nurse practitioners. The federal government gave provinces until April 1st to do so. Liberal Health Critic Adil Shamji (AH-dill SHAM-jee) says it leaves patients on the hook. He says the Health Minister’s need for more time...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Easy Biscoff Tiramisu (No-Bake & Dangerously Delicious)

If you’re looking for a dessert that tastes like you spent hours fussing over it – but actually takes minutes and zero baking – this Easy Biscoff Tiramisu is about to become your new signature move. It’s creamy, cozy, coffee-kissed, and made with only six ingredients. Honestly, it’s almost...

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Posted 6 April 2026

Canadian astronaut nears moon as Artemis II flyby begins

A Canadian astronaut is taking part in a key moment of the Artemis II mission as the crew prepares to fly around the moon. Jeremy Hansen and his crewmates are now within about 100-thousand kilometres of the lunar surface, with a flyby expected Monday. The mission, the first crewed trip...

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