Sarah Law

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Sarah Law

While national data shows climate change is not top of mind for voters this election, environmental advocates in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they'd like to see it bumped up the priority list. In the 2021 Vote Compass survey, 24 per cent of people named the environment as their most important issue. This year, the environment was eighth on the list, at about five per cent, with relations between Canada and the U.S. topping the list of concerns amid the ongoing trade war.

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Sarah Law

Thunder Bay·NewIndigenous legal advocates in northwestern Ontario are sounding the alarm over the Ontario government's cancellation of its contract with Starlink, citing concerns with people's access to legal services in remote First Nations. Funding cut for Starlink-Navigator Program, which provided virtual court accessSarah Law · CBC News · Posted: Apr 14, 2025 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoA Starlink dish is seen in Iqaluit in this 2022 file photo.

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Sarah Law

Thunder Bay·NewWith tariffs and the trade war between Canada and the U.S. dominating much of the federal election, First Nation advocates in northwestern Ontario are questioning why they haven't heard much from the candidates on Indigenous issues. Here's what we heard from two young people in the region about their key concerns.

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Sarah Law

Thunder Bay·NewThe Treaty 3 Investment Group (T3IG) celebrated the first delivery of wholesale beef to Animakee Wa Zhing #37 last week.

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Sarah Law

Thunder Bay·NewThe 2025 polar plunge in Thunder Bay, Ont., drew more than 400 participants across 55 teams, breaking records. At least $152,000 has been raised for four local charities. Here's a look at some of the action at the Thunder Bay Marina, as people took on the cold waters of Lake Superior.