The Great Outdoors

Changing Times for Canada!

In 2025 we have experienced quite a lot of uncertainty and change in Canada. The main source of that change comes from our neighbour to the South, the United States of America and their new leadership. There are other factors to our change as well such...

Teams pulled 26,000-pound Airplane at Annual Wasaya-United Way Plane Pull

Seventeen teams faced off recently in the ultimate tug-of-war challenge, pulling a 26,000-pound plane for over 50 feet at the annual Wasaya-United Way Plane Pull. Attendees cheered on teams, enjoyed family fun, and supported a great cause. All proceeds...

Terry Fox Legacy Continues On!

It was a Sunday morning and I was cutting the grass when I saw an OPP SUV pulling a trailer with a vintage police car on it past my house! Kerry Schmidt is a Sergeant Media Relations, with Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police based in...

Thunder Bay Teacher Up for 2025 Juno Award

Great Outdoors Thunder Bay’s own Greg Chomut has been nominated for MusiCounts Teacher of the Year at the 2025 Juno Awards. Announced today, Chomut is one of five educators from across Canada recognized for their outstanding contributions to students...

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Fun: One Pedal Driving

5Th Wake the Giant Amazing!

The weather was great, the music was awesome and the people were happy! Wake the Giant at Prince Arthur’s Landing, with the Sleeping Giant in the back drop, is a special setting and really adds to the ambience of the event. “It’s hard to believe we...

First Cruise Ship of Season: The Viking Octantis!

We had the opportunity to tour and ask some questions about the Octantis ship after making it’s first stop of the season in Thunder Bay. Jorgen Cardestig is the Captain of the Viking Octantis and is from Sweden. How was your journey to Thunder...