Lakehead University Participates in Bell Let’s Talk Day THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead University’s Student Health and Counselling Centre partnered with Thunderwolves athletes and Wolfie for Bell Let’s Talk Day on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Several stations were outside [Read more]
As Thunder Bay’s International Airport (TBIA) reports on record passenger numbers in 2017, Northern Policy Institute’s latest commentary, “Taking Off: Factors Impacting Thunder Bay’s Air Traffic”, reveals several indicators that correlate with flight demand in recent years. Author [Read more]
February is right around the corner and, like January, the hot new releases continue to hit our shelves at a steady pace. In a month where many Canadians will be cheering on our athletes as they compete at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, it’s important to leave time to stay up-to-date on [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Saturday January 20, 2018 at approximately 1:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a local Chapleau address regarding a report of an unwanted person. At the scene investigation revealed that an altercation had taken [Read more]
It seems that, like a fine wine, some actors only get better with age. Liam Neeson has soared in popularity in his 60’s with a number of wildly popular action flicks. The two lead actors in this week’s headline new release are both also in their 60’s, but no show signs of wanting to sit [Read more]
Coulrophobia is defined as being the fear of clowns. The happy-go-lucky circus fixtures are meant to bring joy to the lives of people young and old. Instead, for many, it is a fear that they just can’t shake. Legendary author Stephen King exploited this fear with his 1986 novel “IT”- about [Read more]
Here’s hoping that everyone had a safe, happy and enjoyable holiday season. As the tree now sits at the end of the driveway, and the calendar flips to 2018, it’s time to turn the focus back to movies. January promises to be a good month for new releases with a few highly anticipated titles set [Read more]
Enhanced directional signage helps visitors find their way in Northern Ontario with an investment of more than $390,000 by the Government of Canada SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Between 20 to 30 communities in Northern Ontario will benefit from a coordinated program designed to help travelers in their [Read more]
Province Supporting More Children and Families in over 40 First Nations Ontario is expanding culturally relevant child and family programs for more than 1800 children and their families in over 40 First Nation communities across the province. As part of The Journey Together: Ontario’s [Read more]
Very few movies come along that cause enough hype and anticipation to lead to customers asking for them months before they hit our shelves. This week’s headline new release is one such title. Serving as a soldier during World War 2 was a harrowing and no doubt terrifying ordeal. But imagine being [Read more]
Douglas George McKENZIE passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, 2017, surrounded by his family, in his home on St. Joseph Island after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born in 1945 to Andrew and Esther McKenzie in Toronto, Ontario. He lived a full life experiencing a wide variety [Read more]
Back in 2014, moviegoers were introduced to a team of sharp-dressing and highly skilled secret agents operating discreetly out of a tailor shop in London, England. Starring Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson and newcomer Taron Egerton, “Kingsman The Secret Service” became an instant hit grossing [Read more]
KIRKLAND LAKE, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) commends the provincial government’s announcement to improve transportation services within and between communities across the North. The announcement to enhance bus services and implement the Community [Read more]
NWMO provides funding to recognize leadership in advancing Canada’s Plan TORONTO, ON – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will focus efforts on fewer areas in the site selection process for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. The area around Blind River and Elliot [Read more]
Who could have imagined that a group of little yellow gibberish speaking creatures would be so popular. When Despicable Me was released in 2010, featuring the voice of Steve Carell as the lead villain Gru, it was the aforementioned little yellow creatures that stole the spotlight- the Minions. In [Read more]
