Local News

THUNDER BAY -- A city man charged with possession and making child pornography available will return to court next month. Justin John Mach, 30, was scheduled to appear at the Thunder Bay Courthouse Friday and was remanded to May 8.

THUNDER BAY -- At more than $1.5 million raised, a local charity event keeps trying to reach new heights after more than 20 years. The United Way officially launched its Great Billboard Rescue, now in its 23rd year, Friday morning.

THUNDER BAY -- Capt. Vaughan Kendall says getting to Thunder Bay had its share of harrowing moments.

THUNDER BAY -- The decision on whether a local man will stand trial for murder has been delayed.

THUNDER BAY – For years the region’s colleges have been in competition to attract students. But now, with rising costs and slowing enrollment, they’re realizing they need to work together to serve Northern Ontario.

THUNDER BAY – It might be wet and cool in the city, but that doesn’t mean the region is forest fire free right now. Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources has responded to three forest fires in this region.

City of Thunder Bay PSA ____________ The City of Thunder Bay’s Parks Division, along with its consultants, has embarked on developing a Boulevard Lake Area Improvement Plan. An Open House will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

City of Thunder Bay news release: _____________ April 10, 2015 – The City’s spring curbside battery recycling program returns on April 14, giving residents an opportunity to conveniently and safely recycle spent household batteries.

THUNDER BAY – The city’s jobless rate fell slightly in March. New numbers released by Statistics Canada shows Thunder Bay’s unemployment rate for March sat at 4.3 per cent, which is down from the 4.8 per cent recorded in February.

THUNDER BAY -- For the second time in the past two months, a Thunder Bay call centre has shut down operations. Workers at the HGS call center, located in Victoriaville Mall were told Thursday that their jobs are being terminated.