News from Thunder Bay: Six First Nations on the shores of Lake Superior have significantly increased their equity stake in the East-West Tie (EWT) Transmission Line. Six First Nations on the shores of Lake Superior have significantly increased their equity stake in the East-West Tie (EWT) Transmission Line. Bamkushwada LP (BLP), which represents the communities, now has an equity stake…
News from Thunder Bay: Tbaytel is advising people in the Shuniah area of an outage of critical event calls, as well as voice, text, and data services, this week as they upgrade a cell tower in the area. Tbaytel is advising people in the Shuniah area of an outage of critical event calls, as well as voice, text, and data…
THUNDER BAY — the northwestern Ontario hub, Ont. the northwestern Ontario hub, Ont., is known for its neighborhood food scene, but in the last decade, the northwestern Ontario municipality has boasted one coveted condiment in particular: hot sauce. The CBC’s Jonathan Pinto met up with the co-owner of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. as the business celebrates its 10th anniversary.. the…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising documents the historic action taken by First Nations members in their fight for rights Thunder Bay residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels . Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising documents the historic action taken by First Nations members in their fight for rights Thunder Bay residents are encouraged to…
Thunder Bay, ON — Wildfire risks range from high to extreme across northwestern Ontario, following a prolonged period of high temperatures combined with little rain. Wildfire risks range from high to extreme across northwestern Ontario, following a prolonged period of high temperatures combined with little rain. Here’s the latest information on the situation.. Wildfire risks range from high to extreme…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont. Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., says it’s working with regional hospital partners to catch up on surgeries that have been postponed due to last month’s flood. The hospital says planning for these procedures is underway, and that some…
Thunder Bay, ON — Dozens of area chess enthusiasts continue to flock to a drop-in Chess Club at the Mary JL Black Library in Thunder Bay, Ont. Dozens of area chess enthusiasts continue to flock to a drop-in Chess Club at the Mary JL Black Library in Thunder Bay, Ont. Over the last five months, the club has seen lots…
THUNDER BAY — Kenora OPP Investigating Fatal Highway 17 Collision West of Kenora KENORA — A 17-year-old boy from Winnipeg has died following a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of Kenora. Kenora OPP Investigating Fatal Highway 17 Collision West of Kenora KENORA — A 17-year-old boy from Winnipeg has died following a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17…
THUNDER BAY — The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in the city, Ont. The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in the city, Ont., has been granted three more months of day parole in a community-based residential facility. The Parole Board of Canada made the decision Tuesday, according to…
Thunder Bay, ON — BusinessCanadian Business News | National Economy & Federal Finance Updates | NetNewsLedgerForest sector says stronger Canadian transportation networks are key to jobs, trade and growthByJames Murray-. BusinessCanadian Business News | National Economy & Federal Finance Updates | NetNewsLedgerForest sector says stronger Canadian transportation networks are key to jobs, trade and growthByJames Murray-May 9, 2026. BusinessCanadian Business…