by adminWinter makes venturing outside a difficult decision for some, especially when subzero temperatures and harsh winds make the air feel hostile. Yet, it is exactly these challenging conditions that have made the Snowed In Comedy Tour a cherished winter ritual, offering locals and people across...
READ MORE by adminThe federal government is being pushed to help the forest industry in northwestern Ontario. Workers at mills in Ear Falls, Ignace and Thunder Bay have been impacted by recent closure announcements. The sawmill in Ear Falls has been idle since October, while the Ignace mill will halt...
READ MORE by adminBy Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal Northwestern Ontario needs to accelerate the harvesting of Canada’s resources that are needed on the world stage. That was the message from David Pierce, the vice-president of government relations...
READ MORE by adminBy Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal Support appears to be growing among rural municipalities for federal legislative changes that would back up homeowners who defend themselves in the event of violent home invasions if they act “in...
READ MORE by adminCensus collection is officially starting in Canada this May, but a number of northern areas have already started gathering population information. That includes most First Nations in northern Ontario. As well, the unincorporated areas of the Kenora and Thunder Bay Districts are being...
READ MORE by adminThe Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a weapons incident that occurred on Monday night. Police are maintaining a presence in the Vale Crescent and James Street area. One injury was reported. The victim was located and transported to a hospital for further treatment. The Major Crime...
READ MORE by adminA new grant intake from Thunder Bay is supporting multi-unit and core area housing development. Open for applications are the Multi-Unit Residential Grant, which supports projects creating two or more self-contained residential units, and the Construction Assistance Grant, designed to...
READ MORE by adminThunder Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at a residential building on Johnson Avenue yesterday night. Smoke and flames were visible from the second floor of the two-story complex. The blaze was brought under control and all occupants were evacuated. Paramedics attended to two...
READ MORE by adminTom dropped off a sweet surprise to our Acadia office – heart-shaped cookies from Bay Village Coffee, handcrafted for the “Hearts at Home” fundraiser supporting TBRHSF. Every so often, something small happens on live radio that grows into a story bigger than any of us expected. A few weeks...
READ MORE by adminThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says the loss of wetlands across the country is leaving communities more vulnerable to severe weather. World Wetlands Day was marked on Monday. Andrew Holland, the organization’s director of external affairs, said the day served as a reminder of...
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