Sleeping Giant Loppet set for clear skies and fresh snow
Environment Canada forecasts an Alberta clipper bringing more snow to Thunder Bay and east on Thursday night with sunny skies by Saturday for the 45th Sleeping Giant Provincial Park cross country event. About 900 skiers are expected in various divisions despite a month to date snow shortfall. Canada Post reminds rural residents to clear snow around roadside mailboxes for delivery.
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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
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Loppet
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Today's Weather Index by Marostica 42 Subaru
Weather index from MAROSTICA 42 SUBARU presents today’s regional outlook with temperature ranges, precipitation chances, and wind trends. Forecaster notes emphasize morning sun, afternoon clouds, and mild cooling into the evening across coastal and inland zones.
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Marostica
Subaru
Accessible Skateboard Project Aids Developmental Workers
Chris Von Bargen, an instructor in Confederation College's aerospace manufacturing engineering technology program, guides students at Cinema 5 Skatepark in assembling an accessible skateboard prototype. The project serves fellow developmental service worker students with specialized designs.
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Chris von Bargen
Confederation College
Aerospace Manufacturing
Cinema 5
Ford warns Ontario would face tariffs from U S
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford framed U S tariffs as a threat to Ontario's economy in a Ottawa campaign stop. He urged readiness for four years of risk, saying Americans would feel the pain if Canada is hit by tariffs and considering measures including targeting electricity exports. Ford also linked a potential SpaceX contract pause to tariff tensions and reiterated plans to bar U S firms from provincial deals until tariffs are withdrawn.
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U.S
Ford
Ontario
Donald Trump
Ottawa
Trump
Canada
United States
Iffs
Elon Musk
Spacex
Reuters
Ukraine
Starlink
Rural Dementia Cafe aids aging residents near Thunder Bay
A monthly Dementia Cafe launched by Kakabeka Falls NorWest Centre partners Lakehead University and Alzheimer Society offers social activities and health-service access for people with memory loss and caregivers. Free sessions at Pineview Road Rural 60 Plus Centre begin with a March 28 event. volunteers needed via 807-473-5528.
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Thunder Bay
Kakabeka Falls
NorWest Community Health Centre
Elaine Peters
Peters
Lakehead University
Centre For
Alzheimer Society of
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Kakabeka
Pineview Road
NorWest
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