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Étienne live!

Étienne live!

Coming from a family who spoke English at home, Étienne reclaimed his French language and became a crusader to ensure Canada stays a bilingual country.

Library hits council’s agenda

The Thunder Bay Public Library is a step closer to rebuilding one of its branches on South Edward Street. The organization is working toward developing a new, 9,000-square foot facility to replace the Mary J.L. Black library on Brock Street.
Connecting mind and body

Connecting mind and body

With the scent of tea and the sound of music, the annual yoga festival continued to show people how to keep the body and mind as one.
Casting call

Casting call

In the film world, Thunder Bay is isolated. But with a compelling story and a motivated crew, one film professor says the city can put itself on the cinematic map.
Mayor’s walk

Mayor’s walk

Volunteers are essential to a community, says the president of a volunteer organization. The annual RBC Royal Bank Mayor’s Walk, held at the Current River Recreation Centre on Saturday, had more than 120 people walk in the event.
A century of sisterhood

A century of sisterhood

Guiding is more just than fun and games, to at least one of the organization’s members it’s an opportunity to open one’s mind to new experiences and develop life-long friendships.
NOMA calls Endangered Species Act costly to forestry industry

NOMA calls Endangered Species Act costly to forestry industry

Ontario’s forest industry should be exempt from a costly and unnecessary permit process under the province’s Endangered Species Act, says the president of NOMA.
School board hopes PALS delivers success

School board hopes PALS delivers success

The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board saw 66 per cent of its students functioning at the proper reading levels according to its Education Quality Accountability Office’s standardized test results.
Safe learning at the skate park

Safe learning at the skate park

When young and inexperienced skateboarders come to the Thunder Bay Skate Park, they’re seeing skaters of all different skill levels and often don’t realize how tough some of the tricks are.

SUV slumber party collides with police cruiser

A man sleeping in his vehicle crashed into a police cruiser before speeding off after officers woke him up Friday morning. The strange incident took place on city's north side and has left the cruiser with significant damage.
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