Local News

The following information was provided by the Government of Ontario in an official news release issued Thursday morning. ---------------------------- Ontario is raising the general minimum wage from $11 to $11.25 per hour, effective October 1, 2015.

THUNDER BAY – This city’s longest-serving MPP says the province shouldn’t be expected to cough up more money than the federal government to help fund a proposed $114.7-million Thunder Bay event centre.

The following information has been provided by the constituency office of MPP Bill Mauro (Lib.

The following information has been provided by the OPP. --------------------- ORILLIA, Ont.

THUNDER BAY -- The crowdfunding campaign to rescue the Finalandia Association from its financial troubles has reached 15 per cent of its goal after three days.

RED ROCK, Ont. -- The new owners of the Red Rock Mill have announced plans for a deep-water port on the property. Riversedge Developments signed a 15-year memorandum of understanding with the Port of Algoma in Sault Ste Marie for the project.

THUNDER BAY -- A new report recommends city council moves forward with the detailed design and construction of the full-scale, $114.7 million event centre pending provincial and federal funding.

THUNDER BAY – Police have found suspects connected to a case in which an elderly woman was nearly defrauded of her entire savings.

THUNDER BAY -- The sometimes painful process of paying the tax man is now underway. While filing taxes can be difficult for many Canadians, the process is even worse for new immigrants unfamiliar with the tax system of their new home.

THUNDER BAY -- The Dougall Media family is mourning the loss of a respected leader. Former company vice-president and general manager Tony Seuret passed away Wednesday morning following a lengthy illness.