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Posted 29 May 2026

Do you know a woman who’s a part of Thunder Bay’s history

If you’ve got an amazing woman in your life—past or present—who helped shape Thunder Bay, the City Archives wants to hear about her.  Women’s History Month is coming up this October, and the plan is for a huge exhibit.  So, they’re starting the process now, and looking for local legends to...

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Posted 28 May 2026

The sweet return of Thunder Bay summer

Ahhh, can you feel it? Spring, I think she’s finally here to stay. FINALLY. Now, I can’t say I’m someone who thrives in massive heat waves, sweating through my clothes while pretending I’m “loving summer.” But the beginning and end of summer? Oh, now that is my sweet spot. The warm yet...

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Posted 28 May 2026

Bank of Canada flags rising risks in new stability report

The Bank of Canada says Canada’s financial system remains resilient, but new risks are building as global uncertainty grows. The assessment comes from the Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report, released Thursday. Households and businesses remain in stable financial condition, and...

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Posted 28 May 2026

Environment Canada issues heat warning

The month of May has been unusually cold across northwestern Ontario, with temperatures as much as 5 degrees below average. That will all change tomorrow, as a heat warning has been issued. Barbara Lapido is a meteorologist with Environment Canada and says we can expect temperatures about...

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Posted 28 May 2026

Kiiwetinoong MPP critical of government’s commitment to remote airports in northern Ontario

The Ford government is being accused of walking away from its responsibility to improve remote airports in northern Ontario. Kiiwetinoong’s Sol Mamakwa says the Ministry of Transportation is no longer a member of a regional committee that lobbied the government earlier this year. The...

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Posted 28 May 2026

Strategy to address climate change promoted by provincial NDP

The Ford government is again being pressured to develop a strategy to address the impacts of rising temperatures. The NDP is putting forward a Private Member’s Bill. Environment Critic Peter Tabuns says, if passed, the bill would establish a framework for Ontario to plan for and act to...

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Posted 28 May 2026

Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign results revealed

The results are in for the 2026 Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign, supporting the George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation and The Dew Drop Inn in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay cookie lovers helped raise $115,428.64 from April 27 to May 3. Each organization will receive $57,714.32. “We’re...

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Posted 28 May 2026

The Healing Energy Golf Classic returns for year two

There’s a different kind of energy in the studio when someone walks in carrying a story that matters. That’s exactly what happened at Country 105 when Peter Collins, CEO of Chi Mino Ozhitoowin, stopped by to talk about a community event that’s quickly becoming a summer staple: the Healing...

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Posted 28 May 2026

Sandy Lake elder earns Lakehead honorary degree

Graduating members of the Lakehead class of 2026 were joined on stage on Thursday by Theresa Fiddler, also known as Teri Redsky Fiddler, an elder of Sandy Lake First Nation. Lakehead University bestowed Fiddler with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, granted for a lifetime of achievement...

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Posted 28 May 2026

City hosting open house for Junot Park development

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking public feedback regarding a potential new property development near Red River Road and Junot Avenue. The proposed set of buildings would make up a “faith-based community complex,” which would include a place of worship, a gym, a day school, and housing....

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