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Past three years has seen international shift at college
THUNDER BAY – Jim Madder says he’s pretty pleased with the direction Confederation College took over the past three years. The school president on Thursday said on the biggest changes between 2013 and...
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Student raises funds for Autism Ontario Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY -- Bridget Steele doesn’t let her autism diagnosis get in her way. A bubbly, slightly shy teenager attending Grade 10 classes at Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute, the...
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Jay-walking geese find help crossing the road
THUNDER BAY -- A family of jay-walking geese found themselves stuck on a busy stretch of Memorial Friday morning. Dad, Mom and five of their goslings made several risky attempts to cross the street...
View ArticleMovie Night on the Waterfront postponed due to weather
THUNDER BAY - The Movie Night on the Waterfront scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to poor weather. The city announced the scheduled showing of Mad Max: Fury Road at Prince Arthur's Landing...
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Students get taste of serving less fortunate
THUNDER BAY -- For a Grade 5 student, giving back to the community is just the right thing to do. McKellar Park student Phoebe Shaw joined 23 of her peers Thursday to prepare soup and sandwiches for...
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Homeless seed community garden for Shelter House kitchen
THUNDER BAY -- A vegetable garden is providing both skills and nutrients for local homeless shelter residents. Despite Saturday morning’s rain fall, volunteers, Shelter House residents and Kwae Kii...
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High hopes hike MS Walk
THUNDER BAY -- Organizers will be thrilled if Sunday's MS Walk kept pace with last year's fundraising. The walk raised an astonishing $32,000 in 2015, $10,000 more than had been expected. The annual...
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Sweet fundraising incentive
Ogden Community Public School Principal Christy Radbourne took a pie in the face on Friday, May 27 to support Ogden students' fundraising efforts for Jump Rope for Heart. Earlier this spring Principal...
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Blocked: A play for teens by teens
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me, or so the familiar children’s rhyme goes. Unfortunately, as anyone who has been bullied can attest, words also have the ability to...
View ArticleSummer's upcoming events announced
THUNDER BAY -- The city of Thunder Bay has revealed this summer’s upcoming events. Summer in Thunder Bay is always a lively one and with the many free events hosted by the city it just can't get any...
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Act of Defiance make Thunder Bay Debut
Act of Defiance have been called, “an extreme metal super group.” One look at their player roster and you’ll agree. Drummer Shawn Drover has broken my Skype interview cherry. I recently spoke with...
View ArticleFlag raising commemorates National Victims and Survivors Week
THUNDER BAY -- The trauma for victims and survivors of crime lasts long after the initial crime. On Tuesday, the Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services gathered with city officials, the Crime Prevention...
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Local board game creator kicks off Kickstarter
Judgement month has begun for local board game creator Conor McGoey. The Thunder Bay man, who created the survival board game Summit, has launched his Kickstarter campaign to get the game into full...
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PSA: Staal Foundation 50/50 returns with possible $25K jackpot
The summer’s hottest 50/50 draw is back, with the winner taking home up to $25,000 at the Staal Foundation Open, presented by Tbaytel. Tickets are just $5 each or 3 for $10 and are on sale now at the...
View ArticleNursing students received traditional graduating pins
THUNDER BAY - It was a special day for the graduating Practical Nursing students at Confederation College. The nursing students received their pins Thursday, an official welcome into a world of giving...
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United Way Dodgeball Tournament cancelled
THUNDER BAY -- One of the United Way's most high-profile fundraisers has been cancelled for this year. The annual Dodgeball Tournament was first postponed in the spring, and now it's been scrapped...
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New citizens ready to make difference in new country
THUNDER BAY – Now that Harpreet Bhullar is a Canadian citizen, he wants to make an impact in his new country. Bhullar, along with his wife and two daughters, was among 34 people from 14 different...
View ArticlePSA: Hit litter out of the park
The Thunder Bay Border Cats know that a clean park is safer and more enjoyable for everyone to use. On Saturday June 11 they’re teaming up with EcoSuperior and the City of Thunder Bay to hit litter...
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Fundraiser has pair going the distance while staying put
Diabetes has become an epidemic in this region, which makes raising funds for programs and services so important. Team diabetes event coordinator Tara Frotten said right now there are 11-million...
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Rain stalls annual fundraiser till next year
THUNDER BAY -- Soap box racers will remain in park after organizers were forced to cancel the weekend event Saturday. Organizers called off the 13th annual Soap Box Race in support of the George...
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