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Posted 7 May 2026

Buskers Festival lineup revealed

Thunder Bay Buskers Festival is returning to Bay & Algoma on July 25 and 26. The street will be closed off for free performances from jugglers, aerialists, daredevils, musicians and artists from Canada and beyond. “There’s a bigger crew helping out this year and people are kind of...

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Posted 7 May 2026

Northern organizations join voices in call for safer highways

The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) is teaming up with the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) to raise the safety issues of Highways 11 and 17 with higher levels of government. The three groups are announcing a...

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Posted 7 May 2026

Hear Tim Hicks’ interview with Dee: Karaoke tour prep, a brand‑new album, and one wild Thunder Bay dressing‑room fan story.

Country fans – this one’s a ride. I had such a great time chatting with Tim Hicks this morning on Country 105 ahead of his stop in Thunder Bay on his Going Somewhere Tour, and we covered everything: the new album (also called Going Somewhere, out May 22), life on the road, how he gets ready...

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Posted 7 May 2026

City moving forward with designated encampment sites

A Special Committee of the Whole city council meeting on Wednesday night ended with the approval of three officially designated sites for homeless encampments. City Council voted in favour of encampment sites at Current River Park, Freedom Park, and along Simpson Street. Designating...

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Posted 7 May 2026

Feds speed up residence process for rural workers

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal The federal government has accelerated the transition of up to 33,000 workers in Canada to permanent residence in 2026 and 2027. The initiative announced Monday by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab...

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Posted 7 May 2026

A powerful journey — and it’s only just beginning

This is a fantastic story of talent, resilience, and culture.  There’s an Indigenous designer – her name is Tammy Wolfe, originally from Norway House Cree Nation in northern Manitoba – and she’s getting ready to showcase her work on the international stage at Tokyo Fashion Week next...

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Posted 7 May 2026

Free fishing this Mother’s Day weekend

This is a message to all walleyes, pikes and muskies: take cover. On May 9 and 10, Canadian residents can fish anywhere in Ontario without purchasing a license or an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a great way for families to make unforgettable memories while enjoying the outdoors,” said...

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Posted 6 May 2026

Public sector union fights for retroactive increases for Ontario community and social services workers

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says the underfunding of community and social services is pushing workers to the brink. The union has launched a campaign, calling for fair wages for workers and funding increases to the agencies they work for. OPSEU President JP Hornick says it...

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Posted 6 May 2026

Rent freeze requested at rent-controlled housing

The provincial NDP is looking for help to those who live in rent-controlled homes in Ontario. Housing critic Jessica Bell proposes a two-year freeze on rent increases. She says it would help people get through the current economic conditions and the high cost of living. “Many Ontarians...

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Posted 6 May 2026

Thunder Bay North Stars Centennial Cup quest begins Friday

Just last week, the Thunder Bay North Stars were celebrating a dramatic Game 7 overtime victory to capture the SIJHL title. They’re not finished yet, though. The champs are in Summerside, PEI to compete for the Centennial Cup, Canada’s national Junior A championship tournament. The...

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