Local News

THUNDER BAY -- E Bingo is now in full swing in this city as the new Superior Shores Gaming facilities opened its doors. Director of Operations, Serena Essex, says that the new setup has generated a lot of buzz and new vitality for the industry.

THUNDER BAY -- A new board member has been officially appointed to the North West LHIN, while another board member has been re-appointed.

ATIKOKAN, Ont -- Police have charged a man who made a false report of an impaired driver. Officials with the OPP say the Rainy River Detachment received a 911 call shortly after 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 1. The caller reported an impaired driver.

THUNDER BAY -- The daily price drops for fuel in this city stalled Thursday morning. As of 7:30 a.m. the lowest fuel price on record in the city remained at the Superstore where regular gas was being sold at $1.

THUNDER BAY -- With 13 days left until their contract expires, the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union is continuing to keep the pressure on the province.

THUNDER BAY -- The sounds of holiday music are filling a south-side grocery store.

Greg Rickford is hoping the province has turned a corner on the Ring of Fire but it still has some big hurdles to overcome. MP Rickford (Con.

The return of winter weather means the return of calendar parking. City officials on Wednesday announced they are enacting parking restrictions on residential streets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

THUNDER BAY -- A year ago Moumita Roy and her classmates enjoyed a Christmas feast at Woodcrest Public School. This year they decided to give back to the community instead.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's rental vacancy rate is down from this time last year, but the difference is modest. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's report says the vacancy rate is around 2.3 per cent compared to 2.