Local News

THUNDER BAY -- A rural area of the city is without power after a boom truck took out a number of power lines. The truck was attempting to pull onto Oliver Road from a private driveway when the boom, which was still extended, got caught in the lines.

THUNDER BAY -- When the Cranton Wellness Centre started their annual Toy Mountain campaign 10 years ago, they collected around 100 gifts. This year, they hope to top last year’s total of 430.

THUNDER BAY -- The Ontario Power Authority is starting to come around, but Northwestern Ontario could find itself without enough electricity as early as next year.

THUNDER BAY -- A candidate in last month's municipal election who was looking for a recount of the ballots, has now changed his mind. Frank Scarcello finished just 45 votes behind longtime incumbent Joe Virdiramo in the Westfort Ward race.

OLIVER PAIPOONGE, Ont. – A Murillo home was completely burnt to the ground in a Sunday afternoon fire. Oliver Paipoonge fire chief Mike Horan said the blaze appears to have started around 2 p.m. and completely engulfed the house.

THUNDER BAY -- Even though the city has not yet been blanketed by snow one local ski hill is jumping ahead to the winter season.

THUNDER BAY -- A 17-year-old is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man. Police say the incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday morning in the laneway north of Mary Street.

WHITE RIVER, Ont. -- A multi-vehicle collision resulted in the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway. The OPP said four transport trucks were involved in the crash, which occurred early Sunday afternoon about 10 kilometres west of White River.

THUNDER BAY -- An early afternoon garage fire was quickly contained by firefighters. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to reports of a garage on fire at a Fifth Avenue residence shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- A male suspect is being sought by police after an armed robbery at a southside convenience store early Sunday morning. The suspect allegedly entered an Arthur Street Mac’s location shortly after 1 a.m., brandishing a weapon.