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Posted 3 March 2026

Meet February’s Lakehead Athletes of the Month

Two of Lakehead University’s brightest student athletes are being recognized with RBC Athlete of the Month honours. Second‑year Nature-Based Therapy student Haley Florell won a silver medal at the national wrestling championships hosted at Lakehead last weekend. She competed in the women’s...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Former MP, ex-premier lined up for municipal meeting

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal Conference registration, and trade show exhibitor booth and hotel reservations are now underway for the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) Conference and Annual General Meeting that will...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Why wait until Friday’s “to live your life”?

Have you heard of Gary Vee?  He’s an entrepreneur, CEO of his own media company and a very popular motivational speaker – and he holds nothing back.  100% truth and honesty.  All of his TikTok videos go viral…….and there’s one that caught my attention about weekends…… Photo by Cash Macanaya...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Thunder Bay seeking input as they develop plan for encampments

Thunder Bay is asking residents to weigh in on the next steps in its plan to address encampments and the shared use of public spaces. City officials have launched two public surveys tied to the municipality’s 10-Part Enhanced Encampment Response Action Plan, which was approved by council...

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Posted 3 March 2026

Nova Scotia and Ontario sign direct-to-consumer alcohol agreement

Another interprovincial trade barrier has been reduced between Nova Scotia and Ontario. Premiers Doug Ford and Tim Houston have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow alcohol producers in each province to sell directly to customers in the other. Under the agreement,...

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Posted 2 March 2026

Premier defends government’s commitment to health care

The Premier is defending his government’s healthcare spending. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees rallied at his constituency office in Etobicoke on Monday against what it says is a planned 10% reduction in hospital funding. Doug Ford says no government is spending more on...

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Posted 2 March 2026

Construction expected this summer on Ring of Fire roads

The Ontario government is accelerating construction of roads to the Ring of Fire. Construction on two segments will begin this summer, with others ready two to five years ahead of schedule. Completed environmental assessments have been done for the Webequie Service Road (WSR) and the...

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Posted 2 March 2026

Second stunt driver charged in one weekend

Another stunt driving charge is being laid on a driver speeding through Nipigon. This is the second stunt driving charge to come from the Nipigon OPP this past weekend. A 21-year old from Thunder Bay was caught driving 145 kph in a 90 zone. The driver’s license is suspended for a...

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Posted 2 March 2026

Sandy Lake First Nation adds Emergency First Response Team

The Sandy Lake First Nation is the latest community in northern Ontario to form an Emergency First Response Team. The team provides urgent medical care until professional care arrives in the community. The program provides essential medical equipment, a patient transport vehicle as well...

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Posted 2 March 2026

Police warn of new inheritance scam

If you receive a letter claiming you’re entitled to a hefty inheritance from a dead relative, be careful. The Economic Crime Unit of the Thunder Bay Police are warning of a new mail scam making the rounds. The scammers typically pose as an accounting firm. They will ask for your...

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