by adminHighway 17 has reopened following a fatal head‑on collision that left two people dead earlier today. The highway had been closed between Sistonen Corners and Highway 130 while emergency crews and collision investigators worked at the scene. The crash involved a pickup truck and an SUV...
READ MORE by adminSchool boards in Ontario are appealing to the province for help with staff absenteeism. New contracts give staff more paid sick days. The Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association notes that all employee groups are eligible for sick leave of 11 days payable at 100% and 120 days payable...
READ MORE by adminThe province is investing more than $21 million to address the staffing needs in long-term care. The funding will support two programs to be offered through Humber College. The money will flow through the province’s Learn and Stay incentive program, which requires eligible students to...
READ MORE by adminThe talent of the Superior International Junior Hockey League will be on display this weekend in Dryden. The SIJHL All-Star weekend will take place Friday and Saturday. President of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, Mike Sveinson says this replaces their annual showcase event. “You know this is not the...
READ MORE by admin1,572 Thunder Bay area kids are wearing brand new coats this winter thanks to donations from The Knights of Columbus. It was a record-breaking year province-wide, with over 20,736 coats delivered. The project was in collaboration with non-profits Precious Bundles and the Mikinakoos...
READ MORE by adminIf you’re looking for a dish that’s simple, wholesome, and rooted in Italian comfort, this creamy cannellini bean dip is about to become your new go‑to. Italians have been cooking with cannellini beans for generations – they’re a staple in Tuscan kitchens, a symbol of rustic home cooking,...
READ MORE by adminFollowing a night of light snowfall, three highways in the Thunder Bay area are currently closed. Highway 17 is currently closed in both directions from the Highway 11 turnoff in Nipigon to Schreiber due to weather conditions. The highway was previously closed until the 587 turnoff at...
READ MORE by adminPhoto by Jennifer Kalenberg on Unsplash Today’s story – is short and sweet. This is so great. A retirement home in Halifax, launched a “Grandparent for a Day” program. Basically – they invited local kids who don’t have grandparents nearby to come spend an afternoon with seniors. The...
READ MORE by adminThere’s a certain kind of magic that only happens when a group of people gathers around a table—not because they have to, but because they want to. No obligation, no small talk, no pretending. Just comfort, laughter, shared food, and the unspoken understanding that life has been happening...
READ MORE by adminCBC broadcaster and cultural commentator Elamin Abdelmahmoud will headline a lecture for Black History Month at Lakehead on February 12. The theme of the event is Black identity in Canada and what it means for young people in an ever-radicalized world. Abdelmahmoud, who moved to Canada from...
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