Local News

A Vermillion Bay man was fined $4,000 for illegal hunting. Matthew Jakobs pleaded guilty and was fined $4,000 for shooting a cow and calf moose from a motor boat. He also received a four-year hunting suspension.

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) –On February 26, 2016 Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a break & enter at a Prince Street residence. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged two individuals.

University knowledge will invade the community this week. Lakehead University is kicking off their 11th annual Research and Innovation week Saturday at the Intercity Shopping Centre.

THUNDER BAY – A new cookbook is serving up $12,600 to the region’s hospital.

March 3, 2016 – The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) has recognized the City of Thunder Bay for again achieving compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and regulations for 2015.

Officers were confronted by combative males in two unrelated incidents overnight. Fortunately, our officers were not injured. Police responded to a call just after 3:30 a.m.

KENORA, Ont. - A 38-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges after being found in a parked car Wednesday morning. OPP officers found the Kenora man, Daryl Kirchner, alone in the vehicle and were concerned for his well-being.

Toronto, ON – Ontario lottery players are conjuring up their biggest fantasies in anticipation of the huge LOTTO MAX draw this Friday. The LOTTO MAX jackpot for Friday, March 4, 2016 totals an estimated $55 million.

March 3rd, 2016, Thunder Bay, ON- SHIFT, Thunder Bay’s Young Professionals Network, is continuing to voice the need for more efforts concentrating on civic pride.

THUNDER BAY, ON: Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) announced today that they hosted a graduation ceremony for students successfully completing the 2015-2016 Aboriginal Skills Advancement Program (ASAP).