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Partnership initiative projects savings of $31M in 10 years for regional hospitals

Partnership initiative projects savings of $31M in 10 years for regional hospitals

Partnerships can really pay off in the health-care sector. Proof of that is found in the Northwest Supply Chain, a 2011 partnership initiative sponsored by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the St.
Gowns for Girls to ensure no girl goes without prom

Gowns for Girls to ensure no girl goes without prom

No girl should miss her prom because she didn’t have a dress. That’s the idea that led to a new community project, which is focused on providing young women with a free prom wardrobe.

Attawapiskatt leaders thankful for provincial, federal support

ATTAWAPISKATT, Ont. - Community leaders are thankful pledges from both the provincial and federal government will start helping to resolve the youth suicide crisis.
First phase of Balmoral Street upgrades to cost 67 per cent more than expected

First phase of Balmoral Street upgrades to cost 67 per cent more than expected

THUNDER BAY – Planned upgrades to Balmoral Street will cost 67 per cent more than what the city originally budgeted.
Shelter House video examines SOS program

Shelter House video examines SOS program

THUNDER BAY – The Shelter House has released a new video that takes a closer look at the Street Outreach Services program. You can watch the entire video below, or visit the Shelter House on Facebook here.
Local volunteer nets national award

Local volunteer nets national award

THUNDER BAY, Ont. (April 21, 2016) – Last week, Thunder Bay’s Cheryl Pile received the Kurt Kroesen National Inspiration Award as part of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s (CDA’s) Volunteer Appreciation Awards.
Lakehead’s board of governors names David Tamblyn incoming chair

Lakehead’s board of governors names David Tamblyn incoming chair

Lakehead University’s board of governors has appointed current vce-chair David Tamblyn as its next chair.
Kenora man stung with $1,300 in fines for illegal trapping

Kenora man stung with $1,300 in fines for illegal trapping

A Kenora resident has been fined a total of $1,300 for trapping violations. Myles Clinton pleaded guilty and was fined $650 for illegally possessing traps and $650 for providing false or misleading information to a conservation officer.

Man's body recovered on Lake of the Woods

KENORA -- The body of a missing Minnesota hunter has been recovered. Ontario Provincial Police said just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday officers responded to a report of a a deceased male located along the shoreline of Powder Island on Lake of the Woods.
Neebing moving forward with closing East Oliver Lake Road boat launch

Neebing moving forward with closing East Oliver Lake Road boat launch

NEEBING, Ont. – Despite the objections of more than 30 residents, an area on the eastern shores of Oliver Lake that had been informally used as a boat launch will remain blocked.
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