Day: May 7, 2026

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after feds speed up residence process for rural workers surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Source: The Chronicle-Journal The federal government has accelerated the transition of up to 33,000 workers in Canada to permanent residence in 2026 and […] The story has…

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after northern organizations join voices in call for safer highways surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) is teaming up with the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) to raise the safety issues of Highways […] The story…

Thunder Bay — Hear Tim Hicks’ interview with Dee: Karaoke tour prep, a brand‑new album, and one wild Thunder Bay dressing‑room fan story. — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. Country fans – this one’s a ride. I had such a great time chatting with Tim Hicks this morning…

A new story has emerged in Thunder Bay involving public sector union fights for retroactive increases for ontario community and social services workers, with local stakeholders weighing in as the situation develops. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says the underfunding of community and social services is pushing workers to the brink. The union has launched a campaign, calling for…

Thunder Bay — A powerful journey — and it’s only just beginning — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. This is a fantastic story of talent, resilience, and culture.  There’s an Indigenous designer – her name is Tammy Wolfe, originally from Norway House Cree Nation in northern Manitoba –…

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after free fishing this mother’s day weekend surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. This is a message to all walleyes, pikes and muskies: take cover. On May 9 and 10, Canadian residents can fish anywhere in Ontario without purchasing a license or an […] Community members have expressed a…

Residents across Thunder Bay are closely following developments after public sector union fights for retroactive increases for ontario community and social services workers surfaced this week, sparking widespread discussion throughout Northwestern Ontario. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says the underfunding of community and social services is pushing workers to the brink. The union has launched a campaign, calling for…

News has been spreading across Thunder Bay this week following reports on a powerful journey — and it’s only just beginning, with many residents eager to learn more about what this means for the community. This is a fantastic story of talent, resilience, and culture.  There’s an Indigenous designer – her name is Tammy Wolfe, originally from Norway House Cree…

Thunder Bay — Free fishing this Mother’s Day weekend — is making headlines this week, drawing the attention of community leaders and residents alike throughout the region. This is a message to all walleyes, pikes and muskies: take cover. On May 9 and 10, Canadian residents can fish anywhere in Ontario without purchasing a license or an […] Officials have…

News has been spreading across Thunder Bay this week following reports on wsib costs down, injury rates up, says city government, with many residents eager to learn more about what this means for the community. The City of Thunder Bay’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) costs were $911,000 lower in 2025 than in 2024. Members of the city’s administration…