by adminFor the first time in half a century, astronauts are on the way to the moon and a Canadian is part of the crew. In a historic moment from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Wednesday evening, Artemis II launched into space. Forty-seven-year-old Jeremy Hansen is part of the crew of...
READ MORE by adminApril kicks off in Thunder Bay with creative fundraisers, delicious takeout, hometown skating pride, blockbuster musical theatre, and a live‑to‑film concert experience that defined a generation. From paint brushes and pirouettes to rock opera and romance, here’s what’s happening around the city...
READ MORE by adminThere might still be lots of snow on the ground, but the fire season has officially begun. Fire information officer Chris Marchand says it doesn’t take long for the situation to change. “Despite the snow on the ground at this moment, conditions will change quite quickly over the next few...
READ MORE by adminA campaign to encourage respect for elected officials is seeking more people to support the cause. A small group of women in southern Ontario started Elect Respect. Founder Marianne Meed Ward says elected officials should feel respected and safe, even if the public does not agree with...
READ MORE by adminCamping season in Northwestern Ontario is right around the corner and if you’ve ever experienced it, you know there’s nothing quite like it. The ice melts, the air softens, and suddenly the call of the outdoors feels impossible to ignore. It’s that time of year when weekends start filling up...
READ MORE by adminOntario’s lowest-wage earners will earn a little more money in October. The province’s minimum wage is going up that month. It will be set at $17.95 per hour, a 35-cent increase. Legislation ties increases to April’s inflation rate each year. “Ontario workers are the engine of this...
READ MORE by adminNOSM University is getting a federal investment to establish and grow training facilities. 87 medical centers in municipalities and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario will receive a piece of the $1,968,386 grant. With this funding, NOSM’s Doctor of Medicine program expects to...
READ MORE by adminThe City of Thunder Bay is asking you to continue following posted calendar parking signs until the snow stops. Even though official restrictions end in April, our snowy springtime calls for extra precautions. Keeping one side of the roadway clear of vehicles assists in snow clearing,...
READ MORE by adminEvery family has that one recipe that signals a holiday is truly here. For many Ukrainian households, Easter doesn’t officially arrive until the Paska dough is rising on the counter – a buttery, slightly sweet bread that carries generations of tradition in every slice. Paska isn’t just food....
READ MORE by adminThe federal government has launched the process to appoint a new justice to the Supreme Court of Canada. Mark Carney announced the start of the selection process as Justice Sheila Martin prepares to retire from the bench. Applications from qualified candidates are being accepted until...
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