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Initiative brings Christmas to seniors without family

Initiative brings Christmas to seniors without family

THUNDER BAY -- A local foundation is asking the community to help bring Santa to some of the city's seniors. St. Joseph's Foundation volunteer Karin Sitko realized she probably wasn't the only one who noticed some seniors in St.
Women pepper sprayed after answering door, police investigating assault

Women pepper sprayed after answering door, police investigating assault

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Release Emergency services were dispatched to the King's Motel located on Cumberland Street at approximately 5:40 a.m. to assist two females that were victims of an assault using pepper spray.
At-a-glance guide: is that ice is too thin?

At-a-glance guide: is that ice is too thin?

OPP Media Release (KENORA, ON) Members of Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding the community of the dangers of thin ice this time of year. The ice is still not thick enough to hold the weight of people.
Festive RIDE returns across the region

Festive RIDE returns across the region

OPP Media Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police know that the approaching holiday season brings an increase in the number of alcohol impaired drivers on Ontario roadways.
Police say criminal investigation pending after latest auto-pedestrian collision

Police say criminal investigation pending after latest auto-pedestrian collision

THUNDER BAY -- Police say a pedestrian who was struck by a taxi outside of Intercity Mall on Monday afternoon may have been responsible for the collision.
Traffic stop leads to impaired charge for driver on Highway 588

Traffic stop leads to impaired charge for driver on Highway 588

Thunder Bay OPP Media Release: On Friday, November 27, 2015 at approximately 4:10 pm, an officer from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 588 in the Munici

Northern Liberal caucus will meet for the first time this week

THUNDER BAY -- Northern Ontario's Liberal MPs will be meeting this week to elect a chair for the newly reformed Northern Liberal caucus.
Spring bear hunt opponents protest as consultations end

Spring bear hunt opponents protest as consultations end

THUNDER BAY -- A small group of protesters converged on Minister of Natural Resources Bill Mauro’s office on Monday, the last day of public consultations regarding the provincial plan to reinstate the spring bear hunt.
Group of First Nations youth head to China to dance on the Great Wall

Group of First Nations youth head to China to dance on the Great Wall

THUNDER BAY -- Allen Wemigwans is taking his dancing from Ginoogaming to the Great Wall. The 20-year-old will be one of six First Nations youth from the region heading to China Tuesday as part of a Sister Cities initiative. "It means a lot.
Shop local campaign promotes local businesses to consumers

Shop local campaign promotes local businesses to consumers

Businesses around town are encouraging consumers to shop local this holiday season – and beyond.
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