Local News

THUNDER BAY - Curbside collection of leaf and yard waste was delayed due to the late arrival of spring. Collection will take place between Tuesday, May 17 and Friday, May 27 on residents’ regular recycling day during that two-week-period.

A boil-water advisory issued for up to 11,000 households in Thunder Bay will continue until repairs are completed to the Chamberlain Street pumping station.

THUNDER BAY – David Wilson was overwhelmed with homicidal urges and was in a psychotic state when he fatally stabbed Robert Barbeau, testified a psychiatrist who examined the accused murderer in the months immediately following the killing.

THUNDER BAY -- Reduced load restrictions implemented on March 11 within the city will be lifted on Monday at 8 a.m. Restrictions are put in place annually to protect city roads from damage during the spring thaw.

Thunder Bay can fight its ongoing crime issues so long as it is willing to look beyond handcuffs. “You just can’t arrest your way out of these problems,” said Dr.

THUNDER BAY -- Necessities are so scarce in Fort McMurray, Alta. that some evacuees have taken to sharing toothbrushes.

THUNDER BAY - Thunder Bay International Airports Authority have started their live fire training sessions for airport emergency response personnel.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received funding from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to hire two students for the Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI).

THUNDER BAY - Digging deep to help neighbours is just how things are done in Northwestern Ontario. In Conmee Township, the Rural Cupboard Food Bank is breaking ground on the construction of a new building.

THUNDER BAY -- Sections of the city are still under a boil-water advisory. City officials on Friday said residents in Zone 2N, extending north of Oliver Road and west of Algoma Street, should continue to boil their water before consuming.