Local News

City police responded to more than 181 criminal incidents during the week of Monday, July 11 through Sunday, July 17. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.

OLIVER PAIPOONGE – A quarter-of-a-million dollars is a lot of money. The staggering figure, topping last year’s mark by about $60,000, is precisely what the Staal Foundation Open will be donating to local charities in 2016.

THUNDER BAY -- After a brief summer hiatus, city council meets again tonight, and the city's urban forester will be asking council for funding to deal with the emerald ash borer.

THUNDER BAY - A pair of Thunder Bay men are hoping their latest project, will make waves in the competitive world of boating. Carbon Marine is a company that has built the Paragon, the world's first boat with an exposed carbon fibre hull.

THUNDER BAY - More than thirty teachers are preparing to pack up and move North. Teach for Canada works with First Nations communities to recruit, prepare and support educators looking for a unique experience.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: City of Thunder Bay Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

THUNDER BAY – Morituri eSports is getting set for round 2. The local e-sports organization will be holding its second official Call of Duty Black Ops 3 competitive tournament on Sunday, Aug. 7 at Thunder Games and Gifts.

The Festival of India will offer twice the cultural celebration this summer. For the first time in Thunder Bay, the Festival of India will expand into a two-day event, adding a new colour festival Saturday July 23.

Self-published authors Maureen Goulet and Diana Burden have overcome the challenge of keeping grandchildren entertained.

There were no new fires in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of July 16. There was one new fire confirmed later in the evening on July 15. Thunder Bay District Fire 024 is out at 0.1 hectares.