It seems as though, in recent times, the movie landscape has been dominated by sequels, prequels and remakes. Fans become attached to certain franchises and, as a result, Hollywood responds with a barrage of sequels, reboots, etc. So with that in mind, it is often welcomed news when an original [Read more]
Johnny Depp is well known in Hollywood for his various “off the wall” character portrayals. From Edward Scissorhands to Ichabod Crane to Sweeney Todd, Depp has shown time and time again that he is always willing to take on less than conventional roles. But no role perhaps has defined his career [Read more]
For kids growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, it would not be uncommon to find several “Transformers” toys sitting in the toy box. Created by a Japanese company called Takara, Transformers burst onto the scene in North America in 1984 when Hasbro purchased the rights. The toys were immensely [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – On Tuesday September 19, 2017 at approximately 5:30am, Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports regarding the theft of three pickup trucks and one minivan. One vehicle was stolen from the Township of Nipigon while the remaining three were [Read more]
Spider-Man, Batman, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Incredible Hulk- the list goes on. These are just some of the more noteworthy superheroes who still remain both relevant and popular to this day. But what do all of these heroes have in common aside from superhero powers? They are all male. It [Read more]
Back in 1999, we were introduced to an American participating in an archaeological dig who accidentally awakened a mummy that wreaked havoc on him, and his crew. Rick O’Connell, played by Brendan Fraser, would quickly become a household name as the movie became a smash hit grossing over 155 [Read more]
The bond between people and their dogs is only understandable to those who have dogs. A dog becomes a part of the family. Sometimes your dog might be your best friend. Earlier this year, viewers were introduced to the life of canines through the eyes on the dog itself. “A Dog’s Purpose” has [Read more]
A Longlac man has been fined $6,000 under the Fish and Wildlife Act and Regulations for offences committed hunting a black bear. Michael A. Gauthier was convicted after a trial and fined $5,000 for hunting black bear within 400 metres of a waste disposal site. He was also fined $1,000 for [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Child care programs are a key component of the Superior-Greenstone District School Board’s vision for a seamless and integrated system of programs and services. Following a funding announcement in February that would see the Geraldton Child Care and Best Start Center relocated in [Read more]
Back in the early 90’s, a team of “easy on the eye” lifeguards took TV viewing audiences by storm. The somewhat cheesy “Baywatch” told the story of Mitch, Stephanie, CJ and crew as they protected their crowded recreational beach from a number of potential dangers. The show, which ran for [Read more]
Bus Routing Information for students from ALL SCHOOL BOARDS in listed communities 2017-18 First Rider program The East of Thunder Bay Transportation Consortium will once again be holding its 2017 first rider program for all new JK students in the following areas: Geraldton/Longlac area: [Read more]
Back in 2014, movie audiences were introduced to a rag tag group of intergalactic criminals who were forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. It didn’t take long for the loveable criminals to become household names as Peter Quill, Groot, Drax and [Read more]
Sigourney Weaver has had quite a career spanning back to 1979. The three time Academy Award nominee was a relative unknown in Hollywood when she starred in the 1979 Sci-Fi hit “Alien”. The Alien franchise would become an instant classic with sequels leading up to Alien Resurrection in 1997- [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The North West LHIN is pleased to announce that Cathy Farrell has been appointed by an Order-in-Council as the new Vice-Chair to the Board of Directors of the North West Local Health Integration Network (North West LHIN), effective July 11, 2017. Cathy was initially appointed [Read more]
Three old men find themselves duped out of their money by their bank. Rather than sitting back and just accepting the fact, these lifelong friends decide to take action. Morgan Freeman leads an all-star cast in “Going in Style”- this week’s headline new release. Perhaps inspired by the 2013 [Read more]
