Local News

CN Rail crews were busy dealing with a train derailment about 100 kilometres east of Hornepayne Thursday. The cars went off the track at around 6:30 a.m. and the line was re-opened at aout 4 a.m. Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- There's a heated race shaping up for Chief of the Fort William First Nation. A nomination meeting was held Saturday night, and the list of candidates was made official Thursday.

THUNDER BAY -- Bruno Niederer has always emphasized a commitment to excellence.

THUNDER BAY -- The city was denied a waterfront pedestrian walkway by CN last year. Minutes from a Waterfront Development Committee meeting dated June 5, 2014 show that the company denied the city, in writing, a pedestrian walkway on its property.

THUNDER BAY -- A transport truck driver has been charged following a crash at the corner of Dawson and Hilldale Roads. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say the crash took place at about 8 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- John Tsekouras has been found guilty on all eight counts he faced in a drug trafficking trial and could spend up to 16 years in jail.

THUNDER BAY -- Contractors working on the waterfront hotel and condominium projects claim they are owed nearly $1.5 million, documents show. Manshield Construction registered a $1.45 million lien signed Jan.

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. -- Provincial police have arrested a woman allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into northern communities.

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. -- Temporary traffic lights at a bridge under construction are leaving many motorists scratching their heads and waiting.

THUNDER BAY -- A morning water main break has city officials asking motorists to stay away from a section of Cumberland. City of Thunder Bay work crews are at the site of the water main break on Cumberland and Clarke Streets, near the Dairy Queen.