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200 people riot in Pikangikum; police vehicles and headquarters damaged

PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION, Ont. – Three police vehicles and the remote reserve's police building were damaged during a violent protest following an officer's altercation with a community member.

Jun 29, 2015 3:56 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay pair arrested, accused of trafficking cocaine

OPP News Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) – On Wednesday, June 24 2015, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau conducted a controlled drugs and substance act investigation in the City of Thunder Bay.

Jun 29, 2015 2:17 PM Read more >

Regional health-care public input campaign nears end, one more session remains

A regional three-month long, health-care public input campaign is in its final stretch.

Jun 29, 2015 1:37 PM Read more >

Repairs to Boulevard Lake trail to begin this week

City of Thunder Bay News Release June 29, 2015 – Work to restore the section of trail around Boulevard Lake where asphalt cracking appeared this spring will commence on Tuesday, June 30.

Jun 29, 2015 12:45 PM Read more >

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for City of Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – A severe Thunderstorm watch has been issued for this city. Environment Canada issued the storm watch, which is more significant than the special weather statements issued earlier last week, just before 11 a.m.

Jun 29, 2015 11:22 AM Read more >

Sponsors sought for Aboriginal youth trip to China

City of Thunder Bay Media Release June 27, 2015 – The Aboriginal Liaison Unit is looking for sponsors to bring 10 Aboriginal youth to Jiaozou, China, to represent the Aboriginal community and the City of Thunder Bay and Canada during opening ce

Jun 29, 2015 11:10 AM Read more >

TRAFFIC: Section of River Street to close for storm sewer construction

City of Thunder Bay News Release June 29, 2015 – River Street from Rockwood Avenue to Pine Street will close to through traffic on Thursday, July 2, to facilitate storm sewer construction. The work is expected to take one day to complete.

Jun 29, 2015 10:27 AM Read more >

Glance at Crime: Five sexual assaults, eight weapons charges and 21 assault reports

THUNDER BAY -- City police responded to more than 244 incidents during the week of Monday, June 22, 2015 through Sunday, June 28, 2015. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.

Jun 29, 2015 10:15 AM Read more >

TRAFFIC: Section of Edward Street to close for widening

City of Thunder Bay News Release June 29, 2015 – Edward Street from Arthur Street to Victoria Avenue will close to northbound traffic starting on Wednesday, July 1 to allow for road construction and widening.

Jun 29, 2015 10:07 AM Read more >

OPP investigating handful of rural break ins

OPP News Release (Dryden and Machin, ON) – Between June 17th, 2015 and June 26th, 2015, members of the Dryden Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been called upon to investigate 4 occurrences involving break and enters committed to

Jun 29, 2015 8:42 AM Read more >