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Land-based learning program students help stock Thunder Bay-area lake with fish
Students of a land-based alternative secondary school program in Thunder Bay have helped the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Ontario's Fish Culture Program stock one of the lakes just outside the city.
Thunder Bay Catholic education officials' retirement prompts social media outpouring
Pino Tassone’s recent announcement that he will be retiring from his position as the director of education with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board has prompted an outpouring of messages on social media, offering congratulations and speaking of his lasting impact on students and colleagues.
Northwestern Ontario junior miners among recipients of provincial funds
Junior mining and exploration companies in northwestern Ontario have received provincial funding for critical mineral exploration and development.
Pet rescues sending supplies and support as Nibinamik battles canine parvovirus outbreak
A woman from Nibinamik First Nation who is helping the community cope with a canine parvovirus outbreak says around 20 dogs have died of the virus this past month.
Thunder Bay hospital launches anti-stigma campaign to better support patients with addictions
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has launched an anti-stigma campaign designed to bring awareness to the stigma associated with substance use and addiction, which sometimes confronts patients accessing healthcare services.
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First Nations that have gone years without clean drinking water hope compensation signals a 'new dawn'
Eligible First Nation communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under the First Nations drinking-water settlement, after receiving a year extension to submit.
Mental health awareness is at the heart of the Tournament of Hope
This spring, youth from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities will be in Fort William First Nation for a unique hockey tournament. Learn more about what makes it special and what participants can look forward to.
Study aims to change the narrative around Indigenous economic contributions to Thunder Bay
A recent partnership between Fort William First Nation and the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) aims to complete an Indigenous Economic Impact Analysis that will track how much money the Indigenous community is contributing to the Thunder Bay economy.
These Thunder Bay athletes are pumped as the Ontario Winter Games approach
Young athletes in Thunder Bay say they are training hard for the upcoming Ontario Winter Games and are having fun doing it.
From the 807 to the 305: how an injured northwestern Ontario pelican found a sunny new home
An injured pelican made friends with a family from the Thunder Bay, Ont., area and is now soaking up the sun in Miami, Fla.