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NAN welcomes Supreme Court decision on child welfare

NAN welcomes Supreme Court decision on child welfare

Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse said the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Bill C-92 makes it clear that Indigenous children are the jurisdiction of First Nations.
Mandatory Black history learning being implemented next year

Mandatory Black history learning being implemented next year

Starting in September 2025, Grades 7, 8 and 10 history classes will include mandatory learning with an emphasis on elevating Black history as Canadian history.
Growing need for Early Childhood Educators in Thunder Bay

Growing need for Early Childhood Educators in Thunder Bay

"We have a need of at least 130 full-time educators to reach full capacity in our childcare community.”
Winter roads are in a state of emergency: NAN

Winter roads are in a state of emergency: NAN

The mild winter has given Ontario’s northern remote communities little to no winter road season so far, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said.
Local man wins on Price is Right

Local man wins on Price is Right

Oliver Paipoonge's Murray Ross won nearly US$8,000 in prizes on a recently aired episode of the iconic game show.
In rare move, Sault Police lay manslaughter charge in fatal overdose

In rare move, Sault Police lay manslaughter charge in fatal overdose

'This sends a strong message to the people profiting off poison in our community,' chief says after alleged fentanyl trafficker charged in connection with death last March.
Crash closes Highway 17 east of Thessalon

Crash closes Highway 17 east of Thessalon

Closure starts at Highway 129.
Wit Knits program keeping seniors busy

Wit Knits program keeping seniors busy

Members bring their own knitting, crocheting and embroidery projects to the Mary J.L. Black Library on Thursday afternoons during the fall, winter and spring.
TBT NEWSHOUR Feb. 8, 2024: Council approves budget before ratification vote with over 5 per cent levy increase

TBT NEWSHOUR Feb. 8, 2024: Council approves budget before ratification vote with over 5 per cent levy increase

Thunder Bay volunteer receives provincial award

Thunder Bay volunteer receives provincial award

Donna Brown was presented with the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in December.
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