Since the economic crisis in 2008 and the collapse of the forest industry, many Northwestern Ontarians have struggled to support their families and make ends meet. Our region has dealt with significant unemployment. Canada’s Employment Insurance system is supposed to help with situations like [Read more]
FROM : TBSO THUNDER BAY, ON – Dr. Evgeny Chugunov, a Lecturer at the Department of Music of Lakehead University, joins the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra to showcase his talents as a concert pianist performing Francis Poulenc’s Aubade; concerto choréographique, in the opening Classical Plus [Read more]
THUNDER BAY/ ORILLIA, ON – Lakehead University’s Board of Governors welcomed its new Chair and Vice-Chair, as well as one new member, at its October 3, 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM also marked the final year of service for several members of the Board. The [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Maadaadizi Orientation is all about celebrating and inspiring Aboriginal youth coming to Lakehead University, Confederation College and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win this fall. Held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Marina Park from noon to 5 pm, “Maadaadizi” – meaning “she/he [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Action-packed, informative and fun experiences await students participating in Lakehead University’s Fall Orientation. Thunderwolves Howl! 2014, which will be from Thursday, Sept. 4 until Wednesday, Sept. 10, is focused on helping students make a successful transition to [Read more]
Creating Jobs, Strengthening Health Care in Northern Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON – Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute today, where she announced that the government will help it expand its patient-centred health care research and create 29 new jobs. “Our [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Thunder Bay – Superior North Liberal candidate, and incumbent, Michael Gravelle was back in Marathon again last week, one of many stops, during his travels through the Northshore and Greenstone campaigning door-to-door and discussing issues, with residents and [Read more]
Ontario is protecting young people from skin cancer through a new law that bans commercial tanning bed operators from selling or providing tanning services to youth under the age of 18. As of May 1, commercial tanning bed operators are no longer allowed to sell, promote or provide tanning services [Read more]
Full Un-Edited Livestream – Debate starts at the 40 minute mark. Ontario Election 2014 Northern Leaders’ Debate – Live from Thunder Bay Ontario, hosted by the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC), the [Read more]
*Susan Bryan, Nature Reserves Committee Chair spoke to OntarioNewsNorth.com in greater detail about the importance of this parcel and some of the unique flora and fauna that live within it, and much more (including photos, map, etc) at www.youtube.com/OntarioNewsNorth Thunder Bay Field Naturalists [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Early in the morning on March 28, 2014 officers of the Nipigon and Schreiber Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of theft of fuel from a business in the Town of Nipigon. At approximately 8:25 a.m., members of the Schreiber Detachment located and [Read more]
MONTREAL, PQ – The Canadian Coast Guard in partnership with the United States Coast Guard and the Ontario Provincial Police, is advising residents and visitors that annual spring icebreaking operations will start on/or around March 27th, 2014 in Thunder Bay on Lake Superior. The United [Read more]
LUNSA Spring Powwow March 14-16 THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead University Native Student Association is hosting its annual powwow at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse from Friday, March 14 until Sunday, March 16. The theme for this year’s powwow is re-uniting the community, which was decided [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa First Nations Management (Non-profit Tribal Council) is holding an open house to show case its environmental services group Four Rivers. The open house is Tuesday March 18 from Noon (12) until 5:30pm at 233 Court St. N. in Thunder Bay at the corner of Court and [Read more]
