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Central Park greenspace project to go to tender this fall

Central Park greenspace project to go to tender this fall

Kenora city officials have allocated over $160,000 from municipal coffers to the Central Community Club greenspace project.
'We don't really have any other option' than to support the art gallery, city councillor says

'We don't really have any other option' than to support the art gallery, city councillor says

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery could approach the city for an additional contribution as it struggles with rising costs for the new facility.
Blue-green algae found in Kenogamisis lake, public health reports

Blue-green algae found in Kenogamisis lake, public health reports

Lab tests confirmed an algae bloom with the potential for harmful toxins in the lake.
College community garden receives over $16K in grants

College community garden receives over $16K in grants

College officials say the garden works to support food security, sustainability and hands-on learning.
Drones to light up the city sky

Drones to light up the city sky

Thunder Bay city officials say the drone performances are expected to start at 9:45 p.m. both nights and will help close out 2025's Live on the Waterfront concert series.
Free plants available for shoreline restoration

Free plants available for shoreline restoration

Native plants — along with free advice — are available for owners of properties on local lakes or rivers.
Celtic Day celebrates Fort William's Scottish culture

Celtic Day celebrates Fort William's Scottish culture

Fort William Historical Park saw Celtic heritage, dance, bagpipes and drums.
Improvements coming to Rainy River firefighting and emergency response

Improvements coming to Rainy River firefighting and emergency response

The Town of Rainy River received more than $200,000 combined from the province for upgrades to its fire hall and for other emergency response equipment.
Police seize $150K worth of cocaine

Police seize $150K worth of cocaine

A man remains in custody after the execution of a search warrant at a John Street residence, police said.
Delivery of new garbage carts begins Monday

Delivery of new garbage carts begins Monday

Residents who receive the carts this year are being reminded not to use the new carts until the week of Sept. 22, at which time regular garbage cans and trash set out in garbage bags will not be collected. Most of the city won't get the new carts until 2026.
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