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Police looking at online criminal records searches to reduce "frustrating" wait times

Police looking at online criminal records searches to reduce "frustrating" wait times

THUNDER BAY -- The city police service is working to find a more efficient system for processing criminal background checks.
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Mayor re-elected, long wait for results and one year anniversary of bridge burning made headlines in October

Mayor re-elected, long wait for results and one year anniversary of bridge burning made headlines in October

Here are some of the stories that had our attention in October 2014: 10.
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OPP cruiser involved in Christmas Day crash

An OPP cruiser was involved in a Christmas Day collision on Hwy. 527. The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours in both directions near Waiweg Lake, 20 kilometres South of Armstrong. No injuries were reported.
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Another candidate joins the race, Costco rumours and a strike ended in September

Another candidate joins the race, Costco rumours and a strike ended in September

Here are the stories that kept us reading in September: 10. The races return Stock car racing returned to the city for the first time in 11 years as engines roared at the Mosquito Speedway on Sept. 13-14.
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Thunder Bay bargain hunters were up before the sun to get Boxing Day deals

Thunder Bay bargain hunters were up before the sun to get Boxing Day deals

By the time Don Nadon got to work on Boxing Day, there was already a crowd.
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City’s K9 unit remains suspended following the death of Const. Prevett

City’s K9 unit remains suspended following the death of Const. Prevett

THUNDER BAY – After a tragic year the city police force’s K9 unit remains on hold. Thunder Bay Police Service deputy chief Andy Hay confirmed the unit is still suspended following the deaths of Const.
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August featured an ongoing strike, buckets of ice and more homicides

August featured an ongoing strike, buckets of ice and more homicides

Here are the headlines that kept us reading in August: 10. Mitomics in receivership Mitomics Inc. went into receivership on Aug. 14.
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From the staff of tbnewswatch.com to all of our readers, Merry Christmas.

From the staff of tbnewswatch.com to all of our readers, Merry Christmas.

From the staff and management of tbnewswatch.com, we would like to wish all of you a very merry and safe Christmas Day.
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Murder charge against Priscilla Thomas to head to trial in New Year

THUNDER BAY -- Priscilla Thomas will stand trial for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a local man. Thomas was committed to trial on the murder charge on Dec. 18 after a preliminary hearing and will next appear in court on Jan. 26, 2015.
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Local last-minute shoppers make Christmas pitstop at Country Market

Local last-minute shoppers make Christmas pitstop at Country Market

THUNDER BAY -- Linda Kvarda was looking for a unique gift and likes shopping local. So she ventured to the Thunder Bay Country Market Wednesday morning and found what she needed.
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