Author Archives: Katie Nicholls

Impala Canada lending a financial hand towards Roots To Harvest. The company announced Wednesday an annual investment of $75,000, which means $375,000 over the next five years. "That's perfect..." sai...

Another one in cuffs after robbing a Circle K. Thunder Bay Police were called to the Circle K on Beverly St and Ravenwood Ave after a robbery was called in on the morning of Thursday October 28th. The...

Another phone scam is making the rounds for Thunder Bay residents. This one is targeting those with grandkids. The phone call will look like a local number on your call display, the caller will then t...

$15 could be the new standard for minimum wage in Ontario. The province will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 effective January 1, 2022. The mini...

A record breaking year for wildfires in Ontario. October 31st marked the official end to the season as officials noted there were 1,198 fires recorded from April 1st through to October 31st. The large...

Two new cases of COVID-19 in The Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The first one comes from a First Nation's community, the second is still being investigated. There are currently 15 active cases in t...

A single vehicle crash was reported to OPP on Hwy 11-17, west of Bylunds Pit Road on October 26th. Police were notified that the occupants of the car had a handgun. The two occupants only had minor in...

Kids and parents alike will rejoice. A new playground is being installed at Centennial Park. With lots of public consultation and engagement from 2019 the City is going to be keeping the "woodland adv...

The Lakehead Public School Board is ready for when the COVID-19 tests arrive from Queen's Park. Superintendent of Education AJ Keene told Acadia News Friday that the province will provide the schools ...

The city has finished the roadwork for Edward Street between Ward Avenue and William Street. Crews are reporting that the street lights work was completed sooner than anticipated and will be back open...