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TRAFFIC: Minor collision on Water Street (2 PHOTOS)

A user sent us this pair of photographs of a minor crash on Water Street Friday afternoon. The fender-bender was spotted shortly after 12:30 p.m. The right lane of the road way was blocked for a short period as a tow-truck removed the vehicles.

Jun 26, 2015 2:17 PM Read more >

Ontario action plan promises to ensure safer winter highway maintenance

THUNDER BAY – After a couple of years of treacherous winter highway conditions, the province is launching an action plan designed to ensure safer roads.

Jun 26, 2015 1:25 PM Read more >

Florida man tries to enter Canada with four handguns, 10 over capacity magazines

RAINY RIVER, Ont. – A 54-year-old Florida man is in hot water after getting caught trying to bring four undeclared guns across the border. The man, from Venice, Fla.

Jun 26, 2015 12:42 PM Read more >

Murder suspect heads to trial for unrelated assault charge

THUNDER BAY – A suspect accused of murder will be heading to trial later this year on an unrelated assault charge.

Jun 26, 2015 12:32 PM Read more >

When a telephone scam dialed Kim Mazerolle, she hit record and played along

Kim Mazerolle knew she was the target of a scam the moment the phone conversation began. On Thursday morning, Mazerolle received a call on her landline. The caller claimed to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Jun 26, 2015 12:19 PM Read more >

New hospital board chair named

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre News Release TBRHSC welcomes new Board Chair Thunder Bay. On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Corporation.

Jun 26, 2015 10:43 AM Read more >

Expect more RIDE checks as Canada Day approaches

OPP News Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) With the Canada Day holiday approaching, Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind motorists to take care and use caution when travelling on roadways and highways.

Jun 26, 2015 8:41 AM Read more >

North core power restored (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY – Power has been restored in the north core. Much of the city’s north core is without power this morning. Power was interrupted in the area just after 6:30 a.m. when a bird made contact with “active equipment.

Jun 26, 2015 8:21 AM Read more >

Permanent swim advisory at local beach finally lifted

THUNDER BAY – The permanent swim advisory at Chippewa Park's main beach has been lifted. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit removed the advisory earlier this year after it had been in place for the entire 2014 swimming season.

Jun 25, 2015 4:50 PM Read more >

Driver ends up in Highway 61 ditch after medical distress

OPP News Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) On June 25, 2015 at approximately 11:10 am, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Thunder Bay Fire Department, and Superior North EMS responded to a motor vehicle collision

Jun 25, 2015 3:59 PM Read more >