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Thunder Bay Transit revamps Fort William Road headquarters

Thunder Bay Transit revamps Fort William Road headquarters

The city’s newly renovated Thunder Bay Transit headquarters is officially open for business. The $1.9-million transformation was completed earlier this year and celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at a ceremony marking the occasion.
City manager stepping down in October

City manager stepping down in October

After more than three decades in municipal government, Tim Commisso is calling it a day. Thunder Bay’s city manager on Wednesday said he plans to retire in October, after serving seven years in the city’s highest unelected position.

LU nets $2.6 million in research grants

THUNDER BAY -- Lakehead University professors and students will have plenty of support for their research projects over the next few years. LU has received a total of $2.6 million in research grants.

Two public school board community members awarded for service

Lakehead Public Schools Media Release OPSBA Recognizes Lakehead Public Schools Excellence Two dedicated members of the Lakehead Public Schools Community were recognized by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and the Lakehead D
June a deadly month on provincial roadways: OPP

June a deadly month on provincial roadways: OPP

OPP News Release WHY JUNE HAS BEEN A DEADLY MONTH ON ONTARIO ROADS (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reported that 27 people have died on OPP-patrolled roads since the beginning of June (2015) and that the same poor driver

Four vehicles targeted for smash and grabs at boat landing

OPP News Release (DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Dryden Detachment is investigating a Mischief that occurred at a boat landing in the Eagle Lake area. Sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Public school board approves 2015-2016 budget

Lakehead Public Schools Media Release follows Board Approves Budget 2015-2016 Budget Approved At this evening’s Regular Board Meeting, the 2015-2016 Lakehead Public Schools Budget was approved by the Lakehead District School Board.

Firefighters come to aid of overturned sailboat

THUNDER BAY – Firefighters headed out on the water Tuesday afternoon to help rescue an overturned sailboat. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews were called to the harbour in front of Prince Arthur’s Landing at about 4:20 p.m.
Ontario clears framework for Noront to work with First Nations

Ontario clears framework for Noront to work with First Nations

Terms of reference are in place for how the first mining project in the Ring Of Fire will work with nearby communities on environmental assessment.
Strong winds take down trees, utility lines

Strong winds take down trees, utility lines

THUNDER BAY – A brief but powerful dinnertime storm knocked down trees and utility lines across the city. Strong winds and rain hit around 6 p.m. Tuesday afternoon and left a path of damage in its wake.
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