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Posted 4 February 2026

The Black Pirate hosting 33rd Cover Show

The Black Pirate Pub is hosting its 33rd Cover Show from Thursday to Saturday this week. There are 15 acts, with each band covering one artist or group and performing an entire set in their style. Event Planner Jimmy Wiggins says these Cover Shows are some of the most fun he’s had in 20...

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Posted 4 February 2026

NOSM receives $5 million for Indigenous Health

A group of anonymous donors has gifted $5 million to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University to create a Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation. The Circle is meant to support Indigenous-led work in medicine to respond to “longstanding calls for indigenous...

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Posted 4 February 2026

New curling body proposed for Ontario

Ontario’s three curling organizations are proposing to become one. Curling Ontario, the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA) and the Ontario Curling Council (OCC) would become Curling Ontario. Laura Forget, Executive Director of the Northern Ontario Curling Association, says the...

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Posted 4 February 2026

Danny’s Goatee Meets Its Match

In a shocking turn of events that has rocked one bathroom in Thunder Bay, I suffered a tragic grooming mishap — the accidental and catastrophic removal of my beloved goatee. For over twenty years, the goatee was a loyal companion. A chin‑warming confidant. A facial‑hair friend through thick...

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Posted 4 February 2026

Registration open for Coldest Night of the Year

The annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk is now open for registration. The family-friendly walk is in support of Grace Ministries, a non-profit that offers shelter, meals and spiritual guidance for people experiencing homelessness in Thunder Bay. As of Wednesday, CNOY is...

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Posted 4 February 2026

Regional mining map continues to be an ‘attraction tool’: CEDC

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: TBnewswatch.com There are over 40 “major exploration projects” listed on a mining map updated yearly by local economic development officials. And one in particular, over 500 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, is...

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Posted 4 February 2026

Artemis II mission delayed to March

The Artemis II mission, which will launch three Americans and one Canadian around the moon on a ten-day voyage, has been delayed until early March due to a liquid Hydrogen fuel leak. The mission was slated for February 8, but has now been pushed to the next launch window of March 6 to...

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Posted 4 February 2026

Canada planning new food security strategy

As Canadians discuss whether the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is sufficient, a newly announced government strategy is flying under the radar. The federal government is planning a new National Food Security Strategy, announced alongside the upped GST rebate, to increase and...

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Posted 4 February 2026

A simple act — sometimes that’s all it takes to dig a community out.

Photo by Kris Tian on Unsplash In St. Louis, one man turned a frustrating winter storm into a moment of pure community spirit. So – a big winter storm hits – the snow left neighborhood streets buried and nearly impossible to drive through.  Then – along comes Kenneth Harrell.  He decided he...

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Posted 3 February 2026

Council ratifies budget despite criticisms of rising costs

After nearly two weeks of deliberations, city councillors convened on Tuesday to ratify the proposed 2026 municipal operating budget. This year’s proposed $412 million tax-supported operating budget calls for hiring new city employees, funding new programs to support the city’s growth...

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