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City police asking anyone victimized by racist Facebook page to come forward

THUNDER BAY -- City police are calling a racist Facebook page disgusting.

Mar 23, 2015 5:16 PM Read more >

Police issue 123 traffic tickets during weekend enforcement blitz

THUNDER BAY – City police had a busy end to the spring break, handing out more than 100 traffic tickets this past weekend. Thunder Bay Police Service officers issued a total of 123 tickets, 65 for speeding during enforcement blitzes.

Mar 23, 2015 5:03 PM Read more >

Councillor intends to vote against project; vocal opponent holds rally to speak against funding estimates

THUNDER BAY – A veteran city councillor said unless new information is presented, she will not be supporting the proposed event centre under the current funding formula. Coun.

Mar 23, 2015 4:36 PM Read more >

Noront president doesn't rule out ferrachrome smelter for Thunder Bay

The president and CEO of Noront Resources is not ruling out a ferrachrome smelter landing in Thunder Bay.

Mar 23, 2015 2:36 PM Read more >

Local mining expert says Noront's Ring of Fire deal a great sign

A Thunder Bay mining expert is optimistic Noront Resources’ $20-million deal to acquire Ring of Fire claims from Cliffs Natural Resources is a step in the right direction.

Mar 23, 2015 12:37 PM Read more >

Christmas Cheer fraud case remanded until May; accused said to be preparing restitution

THUNDER BAY -- The fraud case against the former head of the Christmas Cheer Fund will continue in May once the accused has made restitution.

Mar 23, 2015 12:22 PM Read more >

Thieves make off with $26K worth of smart phones from Intercity Shopping Centre kiosk

Thieves with noses for technology are being sought by Thunder Bay Police. Police say the Touch Unwired kiosk at Intercity Shopping Centre was targeted and robbed last Thursday night at about 9:20 p.m.

Mar 23, 2015 10:50 AM Read more >

OPP fielding more calls about motorists not stopping for school buses

The following information has been provided by the OPP: ----------------------------------- (FORT FRANCES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been receiving an increased number of complaints from local bus drivers and concerned citizens r

Mar 23, 2015 10:47 AM Read more >

Tbaytel to upgrade to LTE network

THUNDER BAY – Tbaytel will be upgrading to LTE for its local customers, the company confirmed Monday.

Mar 23, 2015 10:43 AM Read more >

High electricity prices could limit city's ability to capitalize on Ring of Fire

THUNDER BAY – A mining expert believes the city would be poised to capitalize on the Ring of Fire if electricity prices weren’t so high.

Mar 22, 2015 8:03 PM Read more >