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Pair of labs to stress test Nipigon River Bridge bolts

Pair of labs to stress test Nipigon River Bridge bolts

Two laboratories will test the bolts that failed to hold together the Nipigon River Bridge Sunday.

Flag lowered to honour sad anniversary for local police

THUNDER BAY -- A sad anniversary is being marked by the Thunder Bay Police Service. The flag at the Balmoral Police Station is flying at half-mast Friday in memory of Const. John Kusznier.

Community meeting takes closer look at historic trains, buses

The Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society and the Heritage Transportation Committee held a public meeting Thursday night to discuss the future options for the city's historic trains and buses. The meeting was held at the Unifor Hall.
Town mayor worries Pic River Bridge closure likely to repeat

Town mayor worries Pic River Bridge closure likely to repeat

A plow truck striking the Pic River Bridge bridge near Marathon on Thursday wasn’t the first such incident to close the TransCanada Highway and the nearby town’s mayor doesn’t believe it will be the last.

Manitouwadge man charged with sexual assault, interference against youths

A 73-year-old Manitouwadge man is in custody and charged with several sexual offences involving young victims.

Former Thunder Bay city councillor Lorne Allard dies at 84

Well-known Thunder Bay businessman and politician Lorne Allard has died at age 84. Allard served three terms on city council, representing Red River Ward from 1989 to 2000.

Update: Highway 17 reopens after plow truck strikes Pic River Bridge

MARATHON, Ont. - The TransCanada Highway has reopened, hours after a plow truck hit the Pic River Bridge.
Provincial finance minister says investments in the North need to be made regardless of markets

Provincial finance minister says investments in the North need to be made regardless of markets

THUNDER BAY -- The province is thinking long term when it comes to Northern infrastructure Charles Sousa says.
Woman charged with second-degree murder in killing of Charlotte Hudson

Woman charged with second-degree murder in killing of Charlotte Hudson

THUNDER BAY – Police have charged Kimberly Fox with second-degree murder in the death of a 40-year-old woman at a John Street home.
Police seize hard drives, charge local man with possession of child pornography

Police seize hard drives, charge local man with possession of child pornography

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Update The Thunder Bay Police Service's Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in December 2015 after identifying suspected child pornography images and videos on the internet.
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