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Founding dean of Lakehead University's law school stepping down

THUNDER BAY – The founding dean of the Lakehead University law school is leaving his post. Lakehead University officials confirmed Lee Stuesser is stepping down as the head of the Faculty of Law but would not provide the reason.
Contract renewed for Confederation College president

Contract renewed for Confederation College president

THUNDER BAY – Jim Madder is looking to make Confederation College into a regional institution The school announced on Tuesday Madder will remain at the helm as president for at least another six years, agreeing on a five-year extension that wil
Hospital releases strategic plan, includes more attention to mental, senior’s health

Hospital releases strategic plan, includes more attention to mental, senior’s health

THUNDER BAY -- The five pillars of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s newly unveiled strategic plan include increased attention on the patient experience, Aboriginal and seniors’ health, comprehensive clinical care and dealing

Mercedes on the move, dealership consolidates with Lakehead Motors

The Northstar Mercedes Dealership will be closing shop at the end of this week. Owner Michael Comuzzi says Mercedes sales will now be consolidated with those at the Lakehead Motors dealership on Memorial Avenue.
ALC bed occupancy in Northwest far greater than rest of province

ALC bed occupancy in Northwest far greater than rest of province

THUNDER BAY -- The number of patients staying in Northwestern Ontario hospitals beyond their need for acute care has drifted well beyond the provincial average.
Suspect in movie theatre homicide has preliminary hearing in December

Suspect in movie theatre homicide has preliminary hearing in December

THUNDER BAY – The suspect charged in the stabbing death of a 20-year-old man outside a city movie theatre will have a preliminary hearing by the end of the year.
Health Unit's Williams tasked by province to fill key role on interim basis

Health Unit's Williams tasked by province to fill key role on interim basis

The Thunder Bay’s Health Unit’s loss is the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s gain.
Fire crews fighting, keeping watch of 30 wildfires from weekend

Fire crews fighting, keeping watch of 30 wildfires from weekend

THUNDER BAY – While no new wildfires were reported in the Northwest Monday, crews are still dealing with some 30 confirmed fires from the weekend.

Police investigate restaurant break in

OPP News Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a break and enter to a Kenora restaurant in the North end of the City.

Nine deaths recorded on off-road vehicles this summer

OPP News Release (IGNACE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind off-road vehicle (ORV) riders to exercise caution and follow basic safety rules.
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