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MTO and OPP say careless driving, not closed bridge, reason for Highway 61 crashes

MTO and OPP say careless driving, not closed bridge, reason for Highway 61 crashes

THUNDER BAY – An intersection on Highway 61 has been the scene of numerous collisions since the James Street Swing Bridge was closed to traffic in 2013.
Options may allow council to cut $1.6 million from budget

Options may allow council to cut $1.6 million from budget

THUNDER BAY -- City council has options to cut nearly $1.6 million from this year's budget. The largest would see pushing a $400,000 bus and $650,000 fire truck to next year's budget.
May Street restaurant closed following complaints of rats

May Street restaurant closed following complaints of rats

THUNDER BAY – A May Street restaurant has been temporarily closed by the district health unit after the presence of rats was found inside the building.
Balmoral Street upgrades ready for another round of public comment

Balmoral Street upgrades ready for another round of public comment

The public has another month to comment on the city's plans for Balmoral Street. A $4.2 million first phase would see the street completely redone this year form the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway to Alloy Drive.
Highway 11/17 down to single lane following transport crash

Highway 11/17 down to single lane following transport crash

THUNDER BAY – Highway 11/17 is down to a single lane following a pair of separate crashes involving transport trucks Wednesday morning.

NAN celebrates opening of temporary school in Wapekeka First Nation

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Media Release THUNDER BAY -- Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox will join with Wapekeka First Nation to celebrate the opening of a temporary facility to replace the community&r
Not much left for city to cut without impacting services: City manager

Not much left for city to cut without impacting services: City manager

THUNDER BAY -- There's not much left for the city to cut unless it want to start looking at service the city manager says.

Case of former University of Ottawa hockey players to head to trial in August

THUNDER BAY – Two former University of Ottawa hockey players charged with sexual assault are scheduled to go to trial later this year.
Two-car collision on Chippewa corner sends one to hospital

Two-car collision on Chippewa corner sends one to hospital

THUNDER BAY -- A two-vehcile collision on Highway 61 at the Chippewa Road turnoff has sent one person to hospital. Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a call around 1 p.m.
Mario Crudo reflects on his 24 seasons with Magnus Theatre

Mario Crudo reflects on his 24 seasons with Magnus Theatre

After 24 seasons, Magnus Theatre’s artistic director is preparing to exit stage right.
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