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Thunder Bay digging out after another February snowstorm
Thunder Bay is digging out after yet another February snowstorm.
#weather #ThunderBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/snowstorm-thunder-bay-9.7104251?cmp=rss

Feast On: A Taste of Thunder Bay to showcase local chefs and delicious foods
Flavours, people and stories are being celebrated this weekend at an event showcasing the growth of Thunder Bay’s culinary scene.
#food #event #culinary #ThunderBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/feast-on-a-taste-of-thunder-bay-9.7103084?cmp=rss

Some school bus routes cancelled in Thunder Bay, Ont., and along the north shore due to snow storm
Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay issued rural school bus route cancellations early Tuesday morning due to poor weather and road conditions. Rural public schools in the Thunder Bay area are also closed for the day.
#weather #school #ThunderBay #northshore
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-school-cancellations-weather-9.7103634?cmp=rss

Opposition calls on Ford to 'reverse course' on cuts to OSAP
The leader of Ontario's Official Opposition called on the premier to reverse the cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) at a news conference on Monday. 
#politics #education
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opposition-calling-for-reversal-of-osap-cuts-9.7102860?cmp=rss

Planet Youth launches in Thunder Bay as city sees high rates of substance use by youth
A global initiative that supports communities to create healthier environments for young people now has a chapter in Thunder Bay.
#health #youth #ThunderBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/planet-youth-9.7102695?cmp=rss

These Thunder Bay high school students are crocheting for a good cause
Students at Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute in Thunder Bay, Ont., have been busy making hats, mitts and scarves for people in need this winter. Here’s how the Crochet Club is making a difference, one stitch at a time.
#charity #education #ThunderBay #Ont
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7095371?cmp=rss

Snowfall warning issued for Thunder Bay, Superior West areas Monday afternoon
Yet another snowfall warning has been issued for the City of Thunder Bay and the Superior West area, with between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow expected starting overnight Monday and continuing into Tuesday. Here's what we know about the storm system making its w...
#weather #warning #snow #ThunderBay #SuperiorWest
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-superior-west-snowfall-warning-9.7103195?cmp=rss

Parts of northern Ontario could see wind chill values as low as -50 C Monday night
More than a dozen communities across northern Ontario are under extreme cold warnings, as temperatures between -40 and -50 C with the wind chill are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. Here's what we know about the affected communities and cold-related symptoms to watch o...
#weather #cold #northernOntario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/extreme-cold-warnings-northern-ontario-9.7102617?cmp=rss

Skate donations wanted as Kashechewan First Nation evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., return to the ice
So far, the Niagara Regional Native Centre has supplied 150 pairs of skates, some new and some used. It's looking for 24 more pairs. More than 1,000 evacuees are staying in Niagara Falls at the moment.
#donation #evacuation #NiagaraFalls #Ont
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ice-skates-donation-kashechewan-evacuees-niagara-falls-9.7100092?cmp=rss

Ontarians on vacation ‘flabbergasted’ as tensions in Mexico escalate
Ontarians staying in Mexico are in disbelief after tensions between cartels and the military began to escalate Sunday morning.
#vacation #tensions #Mexico
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontarians-on-vacation-in-mexico-amid-rising-tensions-9.7102043?cmp=rss

2026 Olympic Games: Closing ceremony lights up historic Arena di Verona to mark end of 17-day Winter Games

#Olympics #Ceremony #Games #Verona
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/livestory/olympics-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympic-games-closing-ceremony-team-canada-live-updates-9.7101260?cmp=rss

Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final
Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's practice Saturday and remains an option for the country's gold-medal matchup with the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Head coach Jon Cooper said following an on-ice session closed to media that his capta...
#sports #olympics #MilanCortina
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/hockey/sidney-crosby-game-time-decision-for-gold-medal-gamer-9.7100879?cmp=rss

Snow-covered streets in Thunder Bay, Ont., spark concerns about winter accessibility
With 30 centimetres of snow recorded in Thunder Bay, Ont., since Tuesday night, disability advocates say those with mobility challenges have had no choice but to stay home. Here's why one woman is making the case for prioritizing sidewalk clearing just as much as roads.
#weather #accessibility #ThunderBay #Ont
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-winter-accessibility-9.7100264?cmp=rss

Hot Take: Gritty vets send Canada to golden game
Mike Johnson breaks down another playoff thriller for the Canadian men, who took down the Finns 3-2 with less than a minute left in regulation to advance to the gold-medal game.
#sports #playoff #goldmedal #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7100209?cmp=rss

Thunder Bay had highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada over decade. Here's what's being done
Over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported to police in Canada between 2014 and 2024, according to federal data, with the highest average annual rates in Thunder Bay. Ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, ...
#humantrafficking #crime #awareness #ThunderBay #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-human-trafficking-9.7099961?cmp=rss

Thunder Bay health unit receives $1M injection from province
The Ontario government is injecting just over $1 million to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to support its programming
#government #funding #ThunderBay
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/tbdhu-funding-9.7098044?cmp=rss

Even more snow on the way after 30 cm recorded in the Thunder Bay, Ont., area over the past two days
The Thunder Bay, Ont., area continues to get pummeled by winter weather. The northwestern Ontario city and surrounding area is waiting on another 10 to 20 centimeters of snow, expected to arrive by Saturday afternoon.
#weather #snow #ThunderBay #Ont
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-snow-storm-9.7099325?cmp=rss

Federal government warns First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a
passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border.
#travel #border #government #UnitedStates
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/first-nations-border-advice-9.7098868?cmp=rss

Red Lake seeks government support as town prepares for influx of residents
The Town of Red Lake is preparing for an influx of people as major nearby mining developments are fast-tracked by the province.
#government #support #town #influx #RedLake
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/red-lake-growth-9.7098008?cmp=rss

Flash tattoo fundraiser to support Thunder Bay's Shelter House
Hallowed Tattoo Studio in Thunder Bay, Ont., is hosting a flash tattoo fundraiser at Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship to support Shelter House, which provides emergency beds and meals to some of the community's most vulnerable. The CBC's Matt Fratpietro visited the shop to speak with those involved in the upcoming event, which takes place S...
#fundraiser #charity #community #ThunderBay
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7097821?cmp=rss

Provincial police corruption review should focus on Toronto police first: former board chair In the wake of Toronto police's corruption scandal, Ontario’s inspector general announced a review of the province's 45 police forces Monday. But a former chair of the Toronto Police Service board says the investigation should first solely focus on Toronto's service. #corruption #police #Toronto https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mukherjee-police-review-toronto-9.7084316?cmp=rss