by adminYoung women from across Thunder Bay got a hands-on look at careers in the skilled trades on Wednesday during the third annual Jill of All Trades event at Confederation College’s Tec Hub. The one-day event brought together over 170 students in Grades 9 through 12 from local public and Catholic...
READ MORE by adminThe Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate for the first time in more than three years, warning that further increases could be needed to bring inflation under control. The central bank announced a quarter-point increase on Wednesday, October 28, bringing its benchmark rate to 2.5 per...
READ MORE by adminLive music lovers will want to make a point of seeing the latest vibrant and uber talented musical artist to come through northwestern Ontario. Mia Kelly is an award‑winning Canadian folk singer‑songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec. Her songs are a blend of folk, rock, and blues. They also feature...
READ MORE by adminSome of Thunder Bay’s top guitar players will take the stage next month as Guitars for Kids Thunder Bay (GFK) hosts its second annual Shred the North guitar competition and fundraiser. The all-ages event is set for Saturday, November 21 at the Lakehead University Outpost Campus Pub, running...
READ MORE by adminEven as a full-grown adult, I still get a little uneasy when the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard Of Oz appears on screen. Image still from You Tube It’s not just the green skin, the black hat, or that witchy laugh of hers. I think for a lot of us, she was one of the very first...
READ MORE by adminVictoria Avenue is expected to reopen to vehicle traffic by December 6, weather permitting. The City of Thunder Bay says this is a major milestone in the ongoing Reimagine Victoriaville project, and will improve access to downtown businesses ahead of the holiday shopping season. Paving work is...
READ MORE by adminTell Me Something Good: a reminder of what this feature is all about! It’s all about celebrating the good stuff. The feel-good stories, the inspiring moments, and the local wins that make our community shine. So, here’s my question: What’s your good news? Maybe you helped raise money for a...
READ MORE by adminA 72 year-old man from Thunder Bay is facing drug charges following an OPP and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service drug trafficking investigation. Police seized nearly $125,000 of oxycodone pills, cash and drug paraphernalia following the search of a home on the 100-block of Crown Street on Oct. 22....
READ MORE by adminFor the very first time, five finalists have been selected to represent Canada at the Eurovision song contest. The annual contest is considered one of, if not the biggest of it’s kind. Last year the European Broadcasting Union estimated that more than 135 million viewers tuned in to Eurovision...
READ MORE by adminThe Fort Frances Lakers scored three unanswered goals in the 3rd period to down the Kam River Fighting Walleye Tuesday night 6-2. Carter Peters led the attack for the Lakers with 2 goals and an assist. Lyndon Gould chipped in with three assists. Domenik McInenly made 28 stops to pick up the win...
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