Local News

The province has announced another highway re-paving project for the Thunder Bay area. Pioneer Construction has been given the $3.2 million contract to rehabilitate eight kilometres of Highway 11-17 near Pass Lake.

An agency that tracks the hiring scene in Thunder Bay says the climate for new employment looks modest for the summer season.

A 64-year-old Thunder Bay man faces charges after allegedly defrauding an elderly city woman. Police say the 83-year-old victim lost more than $12,000 over a one-year period.

The leader of the Anishinabek Grand Council says they're not giving up on fighting the HST battle. Chief Patrick Madahbee said he wasn't happy with Monday's meeting with federal finance officials about the new tax.

About 200 young people from area First Nations are in Thunder Bay this week taking part in the Matawa Youth Summit. The theme of this year's event is looking to the future 10 and 20years from now. It includes career fairs, workshops and a banquet.

The Winnie the Pooh monument in White River has been hit with a discouraging case of vandalism.

Bids for a major part of the waterfront development have come in over budget leaving the city to look at options to reduce costs. Waterfront project manager Katherine Dugmore said a pre-tender estimate for the significant waterfront contract was $12.

Police conducted a series of raids that resulted in the seizure of a large amount of drugs and cash. Thunder Bay Police Service targeted five separate businesses and residences last Thursday and Friday.

Teenagers shouldn’t have to worry about being picked on at high school, says a Grade 9 student. Lakehead Public Schools held its third annual Youth Embracing Diversity in Education student conference on Tuesday.

The City of Thunder Bay has decided to begin the process of laying charges against the owner of the Simpson Street property formerly known as the "Triple Nickel." The building was completely destroyed in a massive fire this past January.