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Strike averted

Strike averted

A tentative agreement has been reached between the local transit union and the city. The local 966 of the Amalgamated Transit Union and the city reached the agreement at approximately 7:45 a.m.

Ahead of possible transit strike, Hagi official requests exception for disabled

A looming transit strike has the potential to risk the well-being of disabled passengers, says the executive director of Hagi Community Services.

RCMP continues investigation into Dominican attack claims

The RCMP continues to investigate the claims of two Thunder Bay women who say they were sexually assaulted and shot at while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.

Chamber to city: Get serious about spending control

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is issuing a challenge to to city hall to get serious about controlling spending.
Thunder remembered

Thunder remembered

City police have lost one of their own. The flags at the Balmoral Street police station were lowered to half mast Friday to honour former police service dog Thunder, who died Thursday morning.
‘A lot of injuries’

‘A lot of injuries’

Health-care workers want the public to know about some of the workplace hazards they face, including daily assaults. According to Unifor, the union that represents about 500 workers at St.
Risk assessment

Risk assessment

A man guilty of sending a series of threatening letters had his sentencing delayed after the court ordered furthered risk assessment. Eric Wirkkala, 46, pleaded guilty Nov.
Charges not likely

Charges not likely

Provincial police are not expected to lay charges in connection with a collision on Highway 61 Thursday.
Global search

Global search

The city is looking globally for answers to the region's recruitment and retention of health professionals.

City receives four bids for Municipal Golf Course property

The city has received four bids to buy the now-closed Municipal Golf Course. City council voted to shutter the course last year. The deadline for interested parties to submit bids for the Oliver-Paipoonge property was Wednesday.
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