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Local woman takes home $1 million through Encore

Local woman takes home $1 million through Encore

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay has a new millionaire. On Jan. 8 Marion Everett won $1 million through Encore, matching all seven of her numbers. She purchased the ticket at Good Luck Lottery Shoppe on Arthur Street.
Inquest jury rules prisoner deaths accidental, methadone not intentionally fatal

Inquest jury rules prisoner deaths accidental, methadone not intentionally fatal

THUNDER BAY – A jury has determined the deaths of both Ronald Fagan and Jacy Pierre while in custody at the district jail were accidental.
Hope Classic to celebrate 20th tournament in February

Hope Classic to celebrate 20th tournament in February

THUNDER BAY -- A local charity event is still going strong after 20 years and more than $2.6 million. The Bearskin Hope Classic curling bonspiel will return for the 20th time next month.
CTAC urging more Northern drivers to use winter tires

CTAC urging more Northern drivers to use winter tires

THUNDER BAY – Northern Ontario is no stranger to hazardous road conditions in the winter, but there are still drivers who refuse to use snow tires.

College puts broadcasting program on hiatus

THUNDER BAY -- Confederation College is signing off on its broadcasting program for at least a year. Low enrollment has forced the college to put the program on hiatus for next year.
Thunderwolves encourage students to read at local schools (VIDEO)

Thunderwolves encourage students to read at local schools (VIDEO)

As a youngster, Luke Maw struggled with his reading. But the Lakehead Thunderwolves captain kept at it and developed a love of books, especially Dr. Seuss.
Traffic complaints lead OPP to impaired driver

Traffic complaints lead OPP to impaired driver

OPP Media Update (FORT FRANCES, ON) – On January 27, 2016 at 3:08 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11 approximatel

Province announces $2.1 million for Highway 17

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Media Update Ontario is investing in northern highway infrastructure near Nipigon to make travel easier and safer. Through Ontario's Northern Highways Program, the province is investing $2.

Four sent to hospital after downtown crash

Four people were sent to hospital following a two-vehicle crash near the downtown North Core Tuesday afternoon. The collision happened around 1 p.m. at the corner of Water Street and Park Avenue.
City's GM of community services officially resigns

City's GM of community services officially resigns

THUNDER BAY -- Another manager has left the city. General Manager of Community Services Michael Smith's resignation was announced Wednesday. Smith will be taking a job somewhere in Southern Ontario.
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