Fun at the fair
THUNDER BAY -- While some his age might spend their summers doing other activities, Marshall Thordarson has more of a unique passion. His idea of fun is saddling up on his horse and tossing a good...
View ArticleShowing off the park
THUNDER BAY – Bonnie Anderson believes Waverley Park is underused. The secretary of the Coalition for Waverley Park said the northside park, which is nestled underneath the former Port Arthur...
View ArticleRib-tastic
THUNDER BAY – Rain or shine, rib lovers will be able to sink their teeth into this weekend’s festival. The third annual Ribfest takes place from Friday to Sunday in the Park Avenue and Court Street...
View ArticleALS Ice Bucket Challenge issued to Hobbs, Gravelle
THUNDER BAY -- What do Taylor Swift, Sidney Crosby, Rob Ford and myself all have in common? We, along with thousands of others, have accepted the bone chilling Ice Bucket Challenge, a social media...
View ArticleNot giant hogweed
THUNDER BAY -- While people think they're seeing giant hogweed pop up around the region, its actually cow parsnip a local invasive species expert says. Giant hogweed was introduced to Western Europe...
View ArticleAntique car, new truck part of prize package in fundraiser for Our Kids Count
THUNDER BAY - A 1938 car that Norm Halvorsen originally bought for $10 and spent 29 years restoring is now sweetening the pot of a local charity draw. “We’ve had the car for some time and I’m getting...
View ArticleCountry visit
Country star Trace Adkins took time out of his busy schedule to show a little love to the local Red Cross. Adkins, known for No. 1 hits like Ladies Love Country Boys and You’re Gonna Miss This, has...
View ArticleTBTV anchors take the Ice Bucket Challenge
Thunder Bay Television co-anchor Courtney Rutherford was up to the task. The Winnipeg native, responding to reporter Matt Vis and communication specialist Amanda Bay’s dare to take the Ice Bucket...
View ArticleHelping access
THUNDER BAY -- Tom Walters calls the George Jeffrey Children’s Centre a wonderful place. It got even better this week. The Brock Street facility was the recipient of a generous Ontario Power...
View ArticleStocking shelves
THUNDER BAY -- The shelves of the Regional Food Distribution Association are almost empty. That makes the Performance Kia Drive Change Day food drive all the more timely. “We are struggling at this...
View ArticleLocal Lego
THUNDER BAY -- Children of all ages now have the chance to see famous local buildings made out of Lego. The Thunder Bay Museum is featuring more than six model replicas of Thunder Bay buildings as...
View ArticleTree planting
THUNDER BAY -- The homeless community of Thunder Bay experiences a tremendous amount of loss year after year and were recently given a chance to grieve together. A tree-planting ceremony took place...
View ArticleWestfort Street Fair has 'immense' impact on area businesses
THUNDER BAY -- For more than 30 years the Westfort Street Fair has been a way for residents from all over the city to meet a vibrant southside neighbourhood. The tradition sees no signs of slowing...
View ArticleRib Fest concludes
THUNDER BAY -- Gus Sakellis came just short of sweeping two titles at last year’s Rib Fest. Sakellis and his operation, Ribs Royal BBQ, won the judges’ award for Best Ribs but there was room for...
View ArticleExploring the culture
THUNDER BAY -- It was only a few years ago that Josh Szajewski learned he had a Metis heritage. This summer he got an opportunity to completely immerse himself in the culture, taking part in a 2,000...
View ArticleCity pulling out all the stops to land Letterman, 'Late Show'
You never know unless you try. That seems to be the approach the city is taking to try and land the Late Show with David Letterman before the iconic comic retires next year. City council regular Jon...
View ArticleClassroom upgrades
Technology isn’t the future at some Thunder Bay high schools, it’s the present. On Monday officials from the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board announced they’ll be spending more than $1...
View ArticleFresh approach
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ont. – For many generations First Nations people have been able to sustain themselves off the land without worrying about health problems such as diabetes and obesity. But...
View ArticleCommunity growth
THUNDER BAY -- Community gardens are a growing enterprise in this city. With 16 in place, the number has doubled in just two years, some 14 years after the first one was planted within city limits....
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Dairy dream
Wilma Mol thought she might like to make ice cream and sell it for a living. But after a few failed attempts, her family convinced her to look elsewhere. She tried a yogurt recipe. Her husband Jim...
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