Local News

THUNDER BAY -- The drinking water advisory for an area around Oliver Road, which included the region’s hospital, has been lifted.

THUNDER BAY -- Social media has changed the way Thunder Bay Police conduct business. At times Twitter and Facebook have helped police spread the word about missing people or suspects in the latest convenience store robbery.

Meet the Candidates: Robin Rickards wants to see a blue collar job strategy for the city.

Kim Coreau is tired of running into red tape and bureaucracy when trying to make a difference. For example, the community advocate tried to help with a movement to have a food truck at Paterson Park to serve chilli to the homeless last winter.

Ian Convey knows that change doesn’t happen by waiting. Rather it takes a bold step and determination to make a difference.

THUNDER BAY -- Accessing health care and other support services is nearly impossible when homeless.

Nearly half of the eligible voters in Shuniah don't live in the municipality. Other residents may have mobility issues. So, for the first time ever the municipality is having a paperless election. From Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. until Oct. 27 at 8 p.m.

A Thunder Bay OPP officer who served time in jail for a fatal car crash will retire rather than face a Police Services Act hearing. Sgt. Darryl Storey was involved in the tragic collision in December of 2008.

THUNDER BAY -- Provincial police are investigating reports of stolen election signs.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ont. -- The chief of Fort William First Nation has confirmed there is an offer on the table that could see the James Street Swing Bridge reopened to vehicle traffic by Christmas.