THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – Just one cup of blueberries per day could be the key to reducing blood pressure and arterial stiffness, both of which are associated with cardiovascular disease. For residents in Northwestern Ontario, where some of the tastiest and sweetest blueberries can be found, the news is likely an extra incentive for people […]

THUNDER BAY – BUSINESS – As many of you already are aware – last night marked a significant milestone in my life and in my career. I had the honor of being sworn in as the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Chair of the Board to identify of Aboriginal Heritage – on the 50th […]

FORT SEVERN – WEATHER – Environment Canada has issued Extreme Cold Warnings for Washaho Cree Nation / Fort Severn, and Peawanuck. Windchill values well below -40c are expected in the region. Temperatures in Washaho will feel like -47C, while in Peawanuck tonight the wind chill will take temperatures down to -46C. Extreme Cold Warning in […]

PARIS – INTERNATIONAL NEWS – As the City of Paris re-focuses after the terror attacks and funerals of the victims, Paris is moving forward on important issues. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has made the fight against air pollution a priority of. The fight against air pollution is indeed a major public health issue: the particles […]

Harper Says No New Money for AFN Goals OTTAWA – The newly elected National Chief said he raised the need for an inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and “pressed” Harper to withdraw the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act. “The Prime Minister stated that Bill C-33 will not move forward,” National […]

THUNDER BAY – The federal Liberal Party appears to be taking aim at Thunder Bay Rainy River. Justin Trudeau the party leader will be in Thunder Bay on February 9th. The Meet and Greet with Justin Trudeau in Thunder Bay will be held at the Da Vinci Centre. Tickets are free, and you must register […]

OTTAWA – Bruce Hyer the MP for Thunder Bay Superior North was up in the House of Commons on Wednesday during Question Period. Hyer was asking about a national energy strategy for Canada. Here is the Exchange from Hansard: Mr. Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North, GP): Mr. Speaker, eastern Canada imports 80% of its oil […]

THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – If your travel plans for the day include heading to southern Ontario, then they also include snow. Special Weather Statements are in effect for all of southern Ontario, as an Alberta Clipper makes its way to eastern Canada. Environment Canada reports, “An Alberta clipper will sail across Southern and Eastern […]