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Posted 17 April 2026

Environment Canada says freezing rain expected, power outages possible

A special weather statement is in effect for parts of Northwest Ontario. Environment Canada says drivers can expect ice buildup of 2 to 4 millimeters due to freezing rain, and that the storm will continue through the morning, changing to rain this afternoon. They add that roads and...

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Posted 16 April 2026

Supper Club & Shenanigans: Why Your Next Night Out Should Be a Whole Thing

My beloved supper club crew. A group of humans who could pull me out of the foulest of moods with nothing more than a group chat notification and a loosely formed plan. Truly, elite behavior. We’re big fans of an intentional gathering. Not just a “what are you up to tonight?” kind of vibe—but...

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Posted 16 April 2026

NWOPA hands out mining awards

A couple of gold projects were the big winners of the Northwestern Ontario Propectors Association Awards. New Gold and it’s Rainy River Mine was presented Developer of the Year honours. New Gold has since been bought out by Coeur Mining. Juno Corp has earned the award for Discovery of...

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Posted 16 April 2026

Thunder Bay hosting election information session for candidates

Residents considering a run for office in Thunder Bay’s municipal or schoolboard elections will have a chance to learn more on Thursday night. The city will be hosting an information session for potential candidates from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. The event will...

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Posted 16 April 2026

Simpson Street buildings demolished after fire

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue demolished a group of buildings on Simpson Street near Hardisty on Wednesday as part of an effort to make sure nobody was lost to Wednesday’s blaze. Demolishing the buildings was necessary due to the severity of the damage they endured. Captain of Fire...

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Posted 16 April 2026

Take. Nothing. Personally.

Today’s ‘feel good story’ is short, simple and – I think it makes sense: Photo by Yohann LIBOT on Unsplash 3 words for you:  “take nothing personally”.  There’s so much FREEDOM in taking nothing personal.  For example: Someone doesn’t like you – OKAY!Someone is judging you?  SO...

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Posted 16 April 2026

“The Home Sense Investigation:” Why is Sylvie Hauth on trial?

Former Thunder Bay Police Chief Sylvie Hauth and her legal counsel Holly Walbourne have been charged with obstructing a peace officer, breach of trust, and multiple counts of obstruction of justice. Walbourne is currently on trial. She plead not guilty to all charges on Monday. The two were...

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Posted 16 April 2026

Crash on Highway 17 shuts down lanes in both directions

A serious crash between two trucks has closed part of Highway 17 from Ignace to Shabaqua. The Northwest OPP says it happened around 4 a.m. Thursday, according to a social media post. 511 Ontario shows the road closed in both directions from where the Highway 11/17 splits in Shabaqua all...

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Posted 16 April 2026

Information overload is real, and it’s impacting your mental health

Staying informed has never been easier, but managing that information has never been harder. From social media and breaking news to group chats and constant notifications, the volume of content people consume daily is reaching a point where it’s no longer just overwhelming—it’s affecting how...

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Posted 15 April 2026

What’s Happening in YOUR Thunder Bay April 15–21

Mid‑April in Thunder Bay brings together nature, symphonic drama, high‑energy live music, tabletop gaming, and community‑driven creativity. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors after dark or dancing late into the night, there’s something happening for everyone this week. Owl Prowl –...

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