by adminThis is a huge weekend for our Thunder Bay Police Service – and 2 local organizations. I want to take this time to give a big shout out and thanks to all of our police officers / and constables. I’ve always said – and will continue to say – “it takes someone special to be a police...
READ MORE by adminThe power is finally back on at the Summer Beaver or Nibinamik First Nation. The community endured a winter power outage that lasted 5 days. As a result, a state of emergency has been declared. The power outage effected every aspect of community life, including schools, the grocery...
READ MORE by admin2026 is the year of the bucket list. The year of saying “yes” before my brain has time to list 47 imaginary reasons to say “absolutely not.” The year of turning 30 and realizing that maybe the only thing scarier than trying new things… is not trying them at all. Which is how I...
READ MORE by adminThe federal government is committing $1.55 billion towards Jordan’s Principal Funding over the next year. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty made the announcement Thursday afternoon in Ottawa. “The demand has gone up…I’m going to say (funding) it’s about on par,” Gull-Masty...
READ MORE by adminThe Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first ever queer networking event Thursday night. Northern Hub will connect 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals, businesses, leaders and allies together. The event will start at 4:30 pm and features a drag show, food and conversation on how to...
READ MORE by adminA provincial financial assistance program that has been around since 1945 is getting a refresh. The Veterinary Assistance Programs provides grants to veterinarians and clinics that specialize in providing care to the agricultural community. Funding can be obtained for things such as locum...
READ MORE by adminBy Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: NWOnewswatch.com Ontario First Nations leaders continue to push for resources to improve housing. That’s according to Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict, who helped open the 23rd edition of the First Nations Housing...
READ MORE by adminLakehead is hosting the university wrestling national championships tomorrow at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse. There are 13 Thunder Bay-born wrestlers on Lakehead’s roster, two of which are reigning champions in their weight class. Second-year Haley Florell won gold in the women’s 76kg...
READ MORE by adminBy Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: SNnewswatch.com The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has decided not to conduct an assessment of the Eagle’s Nest mine project in the Ring of Fire, and at least one First Nation chief in the region is unhappy with the...
READ MORE by adminOntario just ranked second in the world for mining investment, and first in Canada, in the Fraser Institute’s latest survey. The report, released on Thursday, says strong geology helps, but clear, predictable policies are what really draws investors. They ranked 68 places based on their...
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