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Kevin Duke says replacing the lead pipes in his home doesn’t seem feasible. The Thunder Bay, Ont., senior wasn’t aware of the lead pipes until the City of Thunder Bay began distributing NSF/ANSI-53-approved water filter pitcher kits in 2020. A couple of years ago, he said, the city replaced the …
Read More »Thunder Bay, Ont., family who took fight for girl’s autism funding to court to learn if it was worth it
In one week, Patrick Cully will find out whether his five-year-old daughter Scarlet will be able to continue the life-changing therapy she’s relied on for more than a year — or if long waitlists and a lack of funding will halt her progress. On June 23, the Federal Court ordered Indigenous …
Read More »Gilgeous-Alexander drops game-high 34 points as Thunder rout Pacers to even NBA Finals
This has been Oklahoma City’s formula all season: Lose one game, respond in the next. That’s exactly what the Thunder did in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Hamilton, Ont., native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers …
Read More »Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected to be 2nd Canadian to win NBA MVP when award announced tonight
It’s time: The NBA will unveil this season’s Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night. The winner will be Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic or Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. It’ll be the seventh consecutive time that a player born outside of the U.S. has won the award. Antetokounmpo, of Greek …
Read More »Ontario plans for tougher encampment rules stir emotional debate, including among Thunder Bay shelter users
Although she’s had no permanent home for two years, Bunny Chief says she often gives up her space at the overnight shelter so others have a warm place to sleep. “I try to make room for everybody else because I do have a little heater in my tent,” she said. But …
Read More »Thunder Bay may join Canadian communities with temporary villages that help ease rise in encampments
Erland Missewace says if the City of Thunder Bay, Ont., goes forward with creating a temporary village for the unhoused population, he would finally get a sense of safety. City council approved a new 10-step plan earlier this week to respond to the growing number of people in encampments, which peaked …
Read More »Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win – Barrie
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Thunder Bay, Ont., man’s retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. Jonathan Saville, 62, won the $1-million prize in the March 27 draw. The 62-year-old told staff at the OLG prize …
Read More »‘Nickle-sized hail’: Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Toronto
Environment Canada issued a warning for Toronto after 2 p.m. on Sunday, warning of very strong winds, nickel-sized hail and potentially heavy rain. News Source link
Read More »Panel to release roadmap for Thunder Bay, Ont., police reform – Barrie
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2023 6:13 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size THUNDER BAY, Ont. — An independent expert panel is set to release recommendations to reform the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it, following calls for more Indigenous representation …
Read More »Siakam’s double-double lifts Raptors over Thunder
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet feels like his Toronto Raptors are finding their rhythm with the NBA post-season right around the corner. Pascal Siakam earned a double-double with 25 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Raptors past the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-111 on Thursday as Toronto had back-to-back …
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