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Picking up the PACE: drop-in resource centre moving to new location

Picking up the PACE: drop-in resource centre moving to new location

As of August 1, local not-for-profit social services and recovery support centre PACE will be operating out of a new location at 409 George Street.
Thunder Bay’s Samantha Isbell signs with Ottawa Charge

Thunder Bay’s Samantha Isbell signs with Ottawa Charge

Samantha Isbell local hockey player signed her one-year contract with the Ottawa Charge for the 2025-26 PWHL season
Sausages with a side of snuggles: BBQ supports young kidney patient

Sausages with a side of snuggles: BBQ supports young kidney patient

A litter of puppies made a guest appearance at the latest weekly barbecues fundraiser for a local child who is undergoing dialysis in Toronto after his kidney transplant failed.
El Tres to close at end of August

El Tres to close at end of August

Red River Road Mexican restaurant opened its doors in 2016.
Over a dozen young cricketers will compete in Winnipeg

Over a dozen young cricketers will compete in Winnipeg

The tournament is set for Aug. 13 and will be the first time these young players compete.
'Social erosion can affect anybody': 19-year-old local author

'Social erosion can affect anybody': 19-year-old local author

Ava I. Penney has published a 10,000-word essay in book form about a phenomenon she says can affect anybody.
New podcast seeks to clear up misconceptions of homelessness and addiction

New podcast seeks to clear up misconceptions of homelessness and addiction

Raynell Casey, a co-host of the podcast, says they decided to create the platform to make open dialogue about the lived experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Hot air balloon rides support Children's Miracle Network

Hot air balloon rides support Children's Miracle Network

Tony Belluz and Mario Tegola matched the donations for a total of $4,000 donated to the children's charity.
Empowering women one cup of coffee at a time

Empowering women one cup of coffee at a time

A fully women-owned coffee company is taking up shop inside Urban Abbey’s Simpson Street transitional housing project.
Sweet North to open café inside Indigo

Sweet North to open café inside Indigo

The Sweet North will open a café inside Indigo, which has been vacant for four years after Starbucks left the location.
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