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Celebrating 100 years

Celebrating 100 years

After leaving southern Ontario and moving to the township of Conmee, Betty Flemying says she wouldn’t move to bigger city for anything. Flemying and her husband, Bill have lived in the community of roughly 800 people for the past 30 years.
Winter fun

Winter fun

Being out in the cold and enjoying winter is part of being Canadian. That’s what Emily Hall said during her first to Fort William Historical Park’s 11th annual Voyageur Winter Carnival. Hall, from Belleville, Ont.

Lakehead, Confederation College join Harlem Shake video craze

Lakehead University students jumped on the Harlem Shake trend Friday in Canadian style.
Women still represent only 30 per cent of Canadian politicians

Women still represent only 30 per cent of Canadian politicians

Despite having six female premiers across Canada, many women involved in politics say they’re still inside a man’s world.

Cyclotron finds a home

The cyclotron finally has a home. It will be part of the new Health Services Centre being built next to the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute on Oliver Road.
Conservatory opens after being closed for nearly a year

Conservatory opens after being closed for nearly a year

THUNDER BAY -- Jennifer Koval-Defranceschi and her family have been counting down the days to the re-opening of the Centennial Botanical Conservatory.
MP Bruce Hyer recovering from surgery

MP Bruce Hyer recovering from surgery

Bruce Hyer was told it could be months before he would be able to speak after a surgery on his tongue.

Casino project to seek support from Dryden city council

DRYDEN, Ont. -- A presentation will be made to Dryden city council next week with hopes of gaining support for a casino development in that area. Chief Ruben Cantin Sr.
Carnival ready: Historical Park to host thousands for Voyageur Winter Carnival

Carnival ready: Historical Park to host thousands for Voyageur Winter Carnival

Fort William Historical Park is ready for thousands to descend upon it this Family Day weekend for the Voyageur Winter Carnival. This will be the 11th year for the annual event, held Feb.

Woman who died in NAPS custody not a criminal matter: OPP

An OPP investigation has determined that the death of a Kasabonika Lake woman while in NAPS police custody was not the result of a criminal offence. Officials with the OPP say when the NAPS officer found 23-year old Lena Anderson unresponsive on Feb.
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