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Young women get their hands dirty at a 'Jill of All Trades' event
Confederation College held its "Jill of All Trades" event in Thunder Bay, Ont. this Wednesday. The open event is part of an initiative to empower young women in high school with hands-on experiences in the skilled trades.
Organizations in Thunder Bay, Ont., are preparing hundreds of free meals for Thanksgiving
Organizations in Thunder Bay, Ont., are busy preparing for Thanksgiving. The events come at a time when food insecurity is on the rise in the district and many people are struggling to afford food. Here's where people can get a free meal over the long weekend.
Living on through DNA: Another crew member identified from the 1845 Franklin expedition
The skeletal remains of a crew member from Sir John Franklin's 1845 Northwest Passage expedition was identified in a joint study by researchers from the University of Waterloo and Lakehead University. They were found to belong to Capt. James Fitzjames, a senior officer on the HMS Erebus.
Staying vigilant: On the lookout for the Northwood Bear
Multiple reports of bear activity in the Northwood area of the city have left residents concerned in Thunder Bay, Ont. The Ministry of Natural Resources and ward councillor Dominic Pasqualino spoke on behalf the reports.
Keeping the Ojibwe horse alive at Quetico Provincial Park
Every summer the ranch returns to Quetico Provincial Park to share the history of these endangered equines.
Thunder Bay spaghetti and watermelon eating champion takes home another win at hot dog contest
The 42nd annual Westfort Street Fair kicked off last weekend in Thunder Bay, Ont. Amid its extensive lineup of vendors and activities for all ages was the fair’s first-ever hotdog eating contest, sponsored by Westfort Foods.
Family of 6-year-old attacked by dog in Thunder Bay wants more accountability from animal's owner
The family of a six-year-old is calling for greater accountability from the owner of a dog that attacked the girl a week ago.
Look up Thunder Bay — here's how you can see the meteor shower tonight
Fort William Historical Park is hosting a viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower today. It will showcase the peak of the light show made as the planet passes through the debris field of the 1992 comet Swift-Tuttle.
Confederation College is expanding its Women in Trades program across northwestern Ontario
Confederation College is expanding its Women in Trades program to launch at its Northshore Campus in Marathon this September. The program offers women the opportunity to gain essential skills and hands-on experience in the trades industry.
Federal government invests in northwestern Ontario affordable housing projects
The federal government is investing over $84 million to help repair and build nearly 5,000 affordable homes in Northern Ontario, and Indigenous communities across the province.