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Vehicle collisions involving pedestrians on the rise

Vehicle collisions involving pedestrians on the rise

THUNDER BAY – The city’s roadways have not been safe places for foot traffic this year as the number of motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians is on the rise.
Lotto Max Encore ticket worth $1 million sold in Thunder Bay

Lotto Max Encore ticket worth $1 million sold in Thunder Bay

No one took home the $55-million Lotto Max jackpot on Friday night, but someone in the Thunder Bay area could be a millionaire nonetheless.
Facebook user asks Westfort residents to help locate daughter’s stolen wheelchair

Facebook user asks Westfort residents to help locate daughter’s stolen wheelchair

THUNDER BAY – Not even the Grinch who stole Christmas would stoop this low. A Westfort resident says some ne’er-do-well broke into her shed and stole her autistic foster daughter’s wheelchair and some tools.

Special weather statement in effect as freezing rain could hit region

THUNDER BAY -- There could be significant freezing rain in the area next week Environment Canada says.

Local students take part in global 'Hour of Code'

THUNDER BAY -- Grade 7 and 8 students at Bishop Gallagher School joined children from around the world Friday for "the Hour of Code." It's a one hour activity designed to help students learn how to code computer programs.
Church open house to let people try carillon bells

Church open house to let people try carillon bells

THUNDER BAY -- A viral video has inspired a local church to open its bell tower and give the public a chance to try their hand at playing its bells. St.
Liberals unveil mineral development strategy

Liberals unveil mineral development strategy

The Ontario Liberals say they want the province to become the global leader in the minerals sector.
Going to see Star Wars the Force Awakens? Leave your blasters at home

Going to see Star Wars the Force Awakens? Leave your blasters at home

Stars Wars fans are being encouraged to dress up to enhance their experience next week when the latest edition of the blockbuster franchise opens around the world. But there are restrictions, say officials with theatre chain Cineplex.
UPDATE: Body recovered from downed Wasaya Airways plane near Pickle Lake

UPDATE: Body recovered from downed Wasaya Airways plane near Pickle Lake

The pilot of Wasaya Airways Flight 127 that went missing on Friday was found dead by search and rescue crews. It took searchers several hours to reach the downed plane, with freezing rain hampering efforts on the ground.

Wasaya cargo flight missing

THUNDER BAY --- Search and rescue has been dispatched to determine the fate of a missing Wasaya Airways cargo plane. Wasaya's Caravan aircraft Flight 127 left Pickle Lake Friday morning en route to Wapekeka First Nation.
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