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Group hopes to turn former mill property into nature reserve

Group hopes to turn former mill property into nature reserve

THUNDER BAY -- Local field naturalists are looking to purchase a plot of land land in Terrace Bay to serve as a nature reserve. The property, which is a 1,200 acre parcel along the Lake Superior shoreline, is owned by Terrace Bay Pulp. The mill.

Candidates sound off on combining Northern Development with Natural Resources

THUNDER BAY -- Michael Gravelle does not want to see the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines rolled into the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Suspect charged in recent break-ins

Suspect charged in recent break-ins

A 47-year-old man was in court on Wednesday to answer break-and-enter and robbery charges in several recent break-ins. Police say the man is a suspect in overnight robbery attempts at a north-core baker and barber shop that occurred on May 19.
On the rise

On the rise

House prices are expected to jump by 6.5 per cent in 2014 in Thunder Bay, according to projections provided by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Market analyst Warren Philp said Thursday the growth should continue into next year, when a 4.
Windy fate

Windy fate

THUNDER BAY -- Whether there will ever be turbines on the Nor'Wester Mountains depends on who's asked. A request by Horizon Wind Inc.
High school students take stand against homophobia

High school students take stand against homophobia

THUNDER BAY -- Serena Polenske knows there are people who are afraid to be themselves. That’s why the Grade 11 student from Hammarskjold High School believes every school should have a Gay-Straight Alliance.
Flooding stress

Flooding stress

THUNDER BAY -- While the children of Kashechewan are having a good time in Thunder Bay, its chief says elders are stressed and frustrated that flooding forces them out of their homes every year.
PCs respond

PCs respond

THUNDER BAY -- The Ontario Progressive Conservative party says it’s unfortunate organizers of the Northern Ontario leaders’ debate chose a date that worked for some parties, but not all.

Conservation Authority to hold open house in June

THUNDER BAY -- The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority is set to hold an open house.

Conservation Authority to hold open house in June

THUNDER BAY -- The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority is set to hold an open house.
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