Local News

THUNDER BAY -- Keith Hobbs stands alone when it comes to a proposed $109-million event centre for Thunder Bay.

THUNDER BAY -- More than 200 Bombardier employees returned to work at the local plant Monday without incident, but union officials say the company is forcing some employees to take vacation time until they’re recalled.

THUNDER BAY -- The city is introducing a new garbage and recycling pickup reminder initiative. Residents can now sign up for the ReCollect Waste and Recycling Collection Reminder Service, which is free of charge.

THUNDER BAY -- City Hall Sounds is set to return. The City of Thunder Bay is bringing the musical initiative back Thursday Sept. 18 from noon until 2 p.m. at McGillivary Square, just in front of city hall.

THUNDER BAY -- The one positive about the weather Sunday morning is that cyclists participating in the Caribou Charity Ride were not in danger of overheating.

THUNDER BAY -- While less than desirable weather conditions might have dampened community involvement, the city’s second Open Streets event went ahead Sunday.

THUNDER BAY -- Dan Slomke can still remember the day he met Terry Fox. It was in 1980 in Terrace Bay during Fox’s Marathon of Hope across Canada.

MARATHON, Ont. -- A 25-year-old man has been airlifted to Thunder Bay hospital with critical injuries after a Thursday night vehicle crash in the town.

THUNDER BAY -- Sharla Brown had a feeling a local food and drink showcase would tap into a niche in the community. She didn’t expect it to reach as deep as it did.

THUNDER BAY -- A local business is turning tonnes scrap metal into a charitable donation. Dutchak Recycle Inc.