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Collisions close Trans Canada in two locations

Police have reopened a single lane along Highway 17 at Cavers Hill near Rossport following a motor vehicle collision. Nipigon OPP opened the single lane along the highway to traffic after they issued a closure around 9:40 a.m. Sunday.
Meeting with Harper

Meeting with Harper

First Nation chiefs across Northwestern Ontario say they hope the meeting with the prime minister will help to improve conditions for their communities.
Fringe of fashion

Fringe of fashion

Sleek and sexy; fun, fit and fresh; spooky; sassy and classy; oh so now, and wow! For one night only the glamourous, adventurous and avant-garde models of Definitely Superior will be on their runway showing off unique wearable art, likely causing aud
Overcrowded

Overcrowded

More than a year ago, John spent his first night at the Thunder Bay District Jail. He knew before that first night in prison that his conditions would be far from luxurious, but he was still shocked at what he was ultimately faced with.

Kelly Trial: Day 10

Michael Kelly says he believes a biker gang killed Judie Thibault. The court on Friday watched a video from Sept. 26, 2009 when Kelly, charged with the first-degree murder of Thibault, met with an undercover OPP officer.

MPs should have same pension plan as fellow citizens: Hyer

MP Bruce Hyer thinks Members of Parliament should have the same pension plan as every other Canadian. A recent report from the C.D. Howe Institute shows that the pension plan for MPs and Senators is underfunded by close to $1 billion.
Finding a balance

Finding a balance

When MPs represent the wishes of their constituents, it should be understood and respected, an NDP leadership candidate said during a local visit Friday.

Parallax Investments to purchase County Fair Plaza, TBT confirms

One of Thunder Bay's best-known shopping malls is about to get a new owner, and a major facelift. County Fair Plaza is being purchased by Toronto-based Parallax Investments.

Train, vehicle collide near Upsala

A man has been airlifted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with non-life threatening injuries after a train and vehicle collided Friday in the Upsala area. The incident occurred at about 10:48 a.m.
Couple missing

Couple missing

At this point, there’s no reason to suspect foul play in the disappearance of an Emo, Ont. couple from a Weslaco, Texas RV Park, says a police spokesman in the south Texas community. Officer J.P.
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