The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is featuring two exhibitions from September 27th to November 10th featuring Indigenous beadwork. An reception was held at the opening on September 27th. The first exhibition is “Beads, they’re sewn so tight” an exhibit that features the work of four contemporary artists who innovate in the field of beading and quillwork. Over 40 beaded works ...

Ontario NDP Education Critic Marit Stiles issued the following statement in response to the Financial Accountability Officer’s report, Expenditure Estimates 2019-20: Ministry of Education. “The FAO report confirms that Doug Ford’s cuts to education will mean 10, 000 fewer teachers in our classrooms. This will hurt students in every region of our province. Parents and educators are sounding alarm bells ...

At 11:11a.m. on Thursday September 26, 2019 Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the report of a bear attack on the Rice Lake Road. The OPP responded to a report of a 69 year old male, with non-life threatening injuries who was on route to the hospital who stated he had been ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – a few clouds. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – History was made yesterday throughout Canada with our youth participating in the climate strikes. It is said that over 800,000 participated in Canada and over 7 million people took to the streets for the global ...

On September 19, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in Chapleau, Ontario. The unknown suspect entered a residence through and insecure patio door and took some items from a purse that was near the door. Although this was seemingly minor in nature, these types of incidents have potential ...

There were no new fires discovered by mid-afternoon on September 26. There are no active fires in the Northeast. The fire hazard is mostly low across the region, except for areas near Fort Severn in the Far North, which are showing a moderate hazard. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map at ...

Weather – Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this morning then changing to periods of drizzle this afternoon. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of drizzle ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 ...

Last night was the 21st Annual Take Back the Night hosted by CHADWIC Home. Everyone gathered at the post office where they were blessed with songs from the Four Directions Women’s Drum of Michipicoten First Nation. Paula Valois, Director of CHADWIC Home welcomed everyone and gave acknowledgement to all the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. A number of ‘Red Dress’ ...

On September 24, 2019, members of the Superior East and East Algoma Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of copper wire thefts from two Bell tower sites along Highway 129. Thefts from towers located near Flame Lake and Aubrey Falls occurred during the afternoon hours of September 21, 2019. Approximately $20000 worth of copper was taken from ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is advising that Lake Superior water levels continue to be above normal. There are observations, reports, or expectations of minor shoreline flooding or erosion at this time, localized flooding of low-lying areas may be possible. Flood forecasting and warning is part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated responsibilities. This statement is sent ...

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision yesterday in Matheson that resulted in injuries to a 28-year-old man. The preliminary information indicates the following: At approximately 11:20 a.m. on September 24, 2019, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a vehicle being driven erratically on Highway 11 near Matheson. An OPP officer traveling ...

On Saturday, September 28th, at the Wawa Community Center from 10-3 pm, over 45 exhibitors will be set up to greet attendees at the second annual Bumps, Babies and BEYOND expo! Touted as the biggest exposition to hit the north shore, this FREE event has something for everyone – from young to well seasoned. Everyone is invited to come SHOP. ...

Yesterday, September 25th, 2019 was a significant day for the College as we accepted the largest donation to our Scholarship, Bursaries and Awards program to date. Dr. Bijan and Dr. Simin Payandeh have graciously chosen to invest in the education of Sault College students through a new scholarship valued at $230,000. Representatives from Sault College were joined by Dr. Bijan ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning before morning. Low 7 with temperature rising to 10 by morning. News Tidbits – Lake Superior Park (Agawa Bay) has ...

The Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is assisting the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in the search for a missing Toronto man. Brian Penny is described as a 28 year old, Caucasian male, 5’9″, 165 pounds, thin build, and fair complexion with brown hair, beard and brown eyes. He arrived in Thunder Bay on ...