Author Archives: Katie Nicholls

Bus shortages with not enough drivers. It's not only a Thunder Bay problem but has become an Ontario-wide issue with several buses staying put with nobody available behind the wheel. "Cancellations th...

Reintegrating back into a community can be tough after having spent time in incarceration. The province has hired 25 Community Reintegration Officers (CRO), with one of those positions posted in Thund...

Got a business? Has it had to close or reduce capacity? If you answered yes to either of those questions you could be eligible to receive a provincial rebate. The province has opened up the applicatio...

False positives are a concern when doing rapid testing for Covid-19, but not as much as one would think. Since the introduction of rapid tests many have been concerned about getting a false positive t...

The Thunder Bay Public Library's digital access program is now a permanent feature. Teens and adults who have library card, and accounts that are in good standing will be able to borrow a tablet, Chro...

Fixed hydro rates are back for the next 21 days. Starting Jan. 18, fixed rates will be in effect until Feb. 7. This is part of a new pandemic relief plan that also includes grants for eligible busines...

Many parents and guardians have been anticipating this day; kids going back to school since the end of the holiday break. The Ford Government extended the break by an additional couple of weeks, this ...

A fire has torn through a home on Fort William First Nation. Early Saturday morning fire crews responded to a blaze that had taken over a trailer home on Wolf Ct. A total of 6 pumpers were on the scen...

A fake gun and silencer have been taken off the streets. During a traffic stop early Thursday morning, Thunder Bay Police pulled over a truck that was driving erratically along McIntosh Street. The dr...

The provincial 2022 budget consultations are being made available online for Ontario residents. The province is asking people and businesses to contribute what they believe to be important for the 202...