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Posted 4 March 2026

You should be PROUD of this:

Photo by Cristofer Maximilian on Unsplash Stuff you should be proud of… even if you forget to give yourself credit. Be proud of every challenge you’ve muscled through — big or small — because you’re still standing. Be proud of the habits you’re building, even the tiny ones that don’t...

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Posted 4 March 2026

Confidence in economy falls, but business self-confidence rises in Ontario

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce says a majority of businesses are confident they can weather the current economic conditions. The findings come from its latest Ontario Economic Report. Through its survey of business owners, the report states that only 23% are confident about the economy,...

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Posted 4 March 2026

City Council rejects transit service reduction

Thunder Bay’s city council has voted against a plan to reduce the frequency of city buses over the summer. For months, transit riders have experienced increased route cancellations thanks to a shortage of bus drivers. Over multiple city council meetings, staff from Thunder Bay Transit...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Some First Nations still concerned with mineral exploration in northern Ontario

Some First Nations are prepared to take a legal route to keep mining companies out of their traditional territories. They say some are conducting exploration activities near communities without proper consent. They are worried about the environmental risks. Sachigo Lake Councillor...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Ontario unveils new strategy toward critical materials

The provincial government is putting forward new thinking to the importance of critical minerals in Ontario. It has released a new strategy that builds on one released in 2022. That documented focused a lot of attention on the electric vehicle market and the need for clean...

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Posted 3 March 2026

SIJHL regular season into the homestretch

There may still be snow on the ground in northwestern Ontario, but all seven SIJHL teams are thinking about the playoffs and the right to go to Summerside, Prince Edward Island for the 2026 Centennial Cup. The defending champion Kam River Fighting Walleye has just three games remaining in...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Still Roving: George Millar on 60 Years of Music, Craft and Laughter

The soft whirr of an eight-track spun through our living room, the scent of worn vinyl lingering in the air as music drifted out from beside the old brown sofa. Before streaming playlists and pixelated album covers, The Irish Rovers entered homes like mine wrapped in the tactile crackle of...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Thunder Bay tech company breaks into global mining

A Thunder Bay tech company is showing off its cutting edge mining technology to potential clients from around the world this week. Teleco was invited to the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s International Convention in Toronto. The week-long convention is the world’s premier...

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Posted 3 March 2026

NDP members embark on travel through northern Ontario to document highway safety concerns

The NDP is making a road trip through northern Ontario. Their northern Ontario members intend to raise awareness of the need to improve highway safety. Kiiwetinoong’s MPP Sol Mamakwa says the tour will shed light on what northerners experience daily. “It’s also a chance for us to...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Lakehead gets funding for mineral exploration research

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) are together putting more than $1.4 million towards mineral exploration initiatives. $1 million from the NOHFC will be used to create a five-year Industrial...

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