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Thunder Bay hospital foundation's 50/50 draw breaks records, surpasses $6.4 million
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation’s annual 50/50 fundraiser, which raises money for the hospital, exceeded expectations once again and climbed to a record-breaking $6.4 million for Friday’s grand prize draw. A couple from Hanmer, Ont., is taking home the prize money after their ticket was drawn.
Thunder Bay goaltender helping lead Team Canada at World Junior Championship
18-year-old goaltender Carter George is making his mark at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa. The Thunder Bay native, who plays for the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack, has posted two shutouts in the tournament so far.
Timmins artist using AI technology to create and teach art therapy to others
A digital artist from Timmins is using Artificial Intelligence to create artwork and teach art therapy and mindfulness to others through an on-line video series.
Northern Ontario fur trapping group warns pet owners to keep pets close-by on Crown Land
The Timmins Fur Council is hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of letting pets run off-leash while in the woods. The warning comes after two dogs were injured recently when they became caught in baited snare traps.
Beaverhouse First Nation signs agreement with Agnico Eagle
Beaverhouse First Nation, in Kirkland Lake Ont., has signed an Impacts and Benefits Agreement with Agnico Eagle Mines regarding the company’s Macassa Mine site. It’s a historic first for Beaverhouse, which only became a federally recognized First Nation in 2022.
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Popular Christmas lights display is being lit up the final time this year
A popular Christmas lights display in Sudbury that raises money for the local food bank will be lit up for one final season this year. The Durkac Festival of Lights includes over 50,000 lights, and will end after 20 years and more than 10,000 donations for the Sudbury Food Bank.
Cambrian College in Sudbury helping students for 'Giving Tuesday'
It was a busy ‘Giving Tuesday’ at Sudbury's Cambrian College. Faculty, students, alumni and community donors marked the day by giving back and donating. Money is being raised for various funds, including bursaries, the student food bank, and the equipment renewal fund.
New overnight warming centre opening in downtown Sudbury to offer additional services for city's homeless
A new overnight warming centre is opening Monday evening in downtown Sudbury, located in the trailer that once housed the city’s supervised consumption site. The warming centre will offer drinks, snacks, and housing support for those facing homelessness in the city.
Zorra Township says more info needed before approving future wind turbine, energy projects
Zorra Township council voted unanimously this week not to give municipal support resolutions (MSR) to wind turbine projects or other future energy projects, until they know more about potential agricultural, health or environmental impacts.
Crack down on Uber and Lyft vehicles in London sees 30 per cent fail safety inspection
Bylaw officers looked 47 randomly selected vehicles registered with Uber or Lyft in a planned inspection last week. They failed 13 drivers for vehicular bylaw infractions.