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Baseball Clinic Gives Youth Opportunity to Train with a Pro

July 24, 2017 - Local youth are invited to perfect their baseball technique at "Training with a Pro - The Baseball Edition" on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 10:30 am to 3 pm, at George Burke Park Ball Diamonds.

"We are excited to be able to offer youth the opportunity to train alongside former local pro's," said Laura Daniele, PRO Kids Coordinator. "Thunder Bay's former baseball pros Chris Toneguzzi, of the Milwaukee Brewers Organization; Bob Jesperson, of the Cincinnati Reds Organization; Dan Grant, of...

Hep Net raises awareness about Hepatitis for World Hepatitis Day

July 24, 2017 - It's estimated approximately one in every 50 people are living with hepatitis C in Thunder Bay, but many do not know it. Today, a coalition of local agencies called Hep Net held a health fair at Victoriaville Mall to provide the public with information on hepatitis C prevention, testing and treatment. Provincially, hepatitis C infection rates have been decreasing; however, local rates have stayed stable so this awareness is important. 

According to Tannice Fletcher-Stackhouse,...

Community Spirit on Display for Special Olympics Games Bid

 

July 21, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay has taken the final step in the bid process to secure the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. Special Olympics Canada officials arrived in Thunder Bay on July 20 for a two-day site visit which included a tour of the proposed venues and a presentation by the local Bid Committee. It is anticipated the Games will be awarded during the week of August 14th to 18th, 2017. The finalists are Thunder Bay and Regina, Saskatchewan.

One of the final site visit...

Free Screenings of HORIZON in Thunder Bay

July 21, 2017 - Thunder Bay will be one of seven cities hosting the unique cinematic dome screening of the 360° film HORIZON, produced by SESQUI, as part of the Canada 150 celebrations. 

The free screenings will take place from July 24 - July 28, in the Intercity Shopping Centre parking lot. The film will be shown on a first come, first served basis from 12 noon - 10 pm each day, except on Friday, July 28, when it will be shown from 10 am - 7:30 pm.

"We are thrilled Thunder Bay will be one of...

Nadjiwan To Release Album at Live on the Waterfront on July 26

July 21, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce that Nadjiwan will be featured at Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on July 26.  

The man behind the music of Nadjiwan, Marc Merilainen, was born in northern Manitoba and raised in the untamed beauty of Northwestern Ontario. He is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation and knew from an early age that he would perform music. He has achieved much success in both Canada and the United States. He...