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Gull Bay Chief contests MOECC findings over tailings spill

THUNDER BAY - The chief of Gull Bay First Nation is accusing the provincial government of downplaying the environmental consequences of a tailings pond spill at the Lac Des Iles Mine.

Jun 30, 2015 4:30 PM Read more >

Police seeking two men who threatened boys with knife before stealing bike

THUNDER BAY – Police are seeking a pair of male suspects accused of stealing a bike from two 12-year-old boys. The two boys were walking in the area of Brown Street and Brock Street on Sunday around 4:30 p.m.

Jun 30, 2015 4:19 PM Read more >

Former Olympian journeying across Canada in support of nation's youth

Steve O’Brien says he’ll do just about anything to help the country’s youth live better lives and complete their education. The former Canadian Olympian is proving it with his actions.

Jun 30, 2015 3:42 PM Read more >

Local police officer saves intoxicated man who fell into lake

Thunder Bay Police Service News Release On June 26, 2015 the Thunder Bay Police were dispatched at 5:10 p.m. to attend at Marina Park regarding two intoxicated individuals who were at the end of Pier 2 at the boardwalk.

Jun 30, 2015 3:38 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 30, 2015 2:43 PM Read more >

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

Jun 30, 2015 2:28 PM Read more >

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

Jun 30, 2015 1:38 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 30, 2015 1:18 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 30, 2015 11:40 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 30, 2015 10:41 AM Read more >