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Relay for Life expected to raise $180,000

THUNDER BAY – The local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society held their 13th annual Relay for Life at Fort William Historical Park this weekend. The event drew 70 teams, totalling close to 700 participants.
Fatal collision

Fatal collision

THUNDER BAY -- One person is dead after a collision between a car and motorcycle late Saturday afternoon.
Riding for a cause

Riding for a cause

THUNDER BAY -- Shawn Wright knows prostate health is something he is going to have to take seriously. “I’m getting up there. I turn 39 tomorrow and I’m not getting any younger,” he said.
Being proud

Being proud

THUNDER BAY -- Jackie Chesterman is seeing proof all around her that the city is becoming more open and inclusive.
Mayor says controversial political ad motivated by hate

Mayor says controversial political ad motivated by hate

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s mayor believes comments made by Tamara Johnson are motivated by hate.
Mayor optimistic in return of vehicle traffic to Swing Bridge

Mayor optimistic in return of vehicle traffic to Swing Bridge

THUNDER BAY -- It's been two weeks since a commitment to get vehicles back on the James Street Swing Bridge was made.

Nine new fires reported in the region, risk remains low

A total of nine new forest fires over the week in the Northwest. Officials with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources say most of the new fires are lightning caused. Crews are working to put out all but two of them.

Country Club will defend itself against lawsuits

THUNDER BAY -- The President of the Thunder Bay Country Club says the organization will defend itself against the lawsuit's it's been named in.
Rumours refuted: Tales of evacuees trashing hotel rooms untrue, manager says

Rumours refuted: Tales of evacuees trashing hotel rooms untrue, manager says

THUNDER BAY -- Rumours that Kashechewan evacuees caused upwards of $130,000 in damages to a local hotel are completely false, says the hotel manager. Reports began flooding social media networks recently, including Facebook and Twitter.
Politics and tragedy: NDP candidate Mary Kozorys faces loss beyond political defeat Thursday

Politics and tragedy: NDP candidate Mary Kozorys faces loss beyond political defeat Thursday

THUNDER BAY – To say the past week has been a challenging one for Mary Kozorys would be an understatement.
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