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Stolen car leads police, teen on brief high-speed chase

Stolen car leads police, teen on brief high-speed chase

A suspect fleeing from police in an alleged stolen car has landed a 15-year-old in jail facing several charges. Thunder Bay Police Services spokeswoman Julie Tilbury said the incident began Saturday morning around 9 a.m.
Police target adults buying alcohol for minors in booze blitz

Police target adults buying alcohol for minors in booze blitz

Thunder Bay Police this past weekend were on an all-out blitz to keep booze out of the hands of minors.

Illegal airstrip lands $27,000 in fines for business

A Thunder Bay business has been fined $27,000 for illegally constructing an airstrip on Crown land, reports Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources.
Developed waterfront seeing ‘record’ attendance this winter

Developed waterfront seeing ‘record’ attendance this winter

Just on numbers alone, the residents of Thunder Bay seem to be telling city management they are happy with the development of the city’s waterfront.

Attawapiskat officials worry new home sites not prepared

It may be a while before the troubled northern Ontario reserve of Attawapiskat gets two new house trailers it's been promised.
NDP finance critic has gives pre-budget ear to Ontarians

NDP finance critic has gives pre-budget ear to Ontarians

Ontarians are fine with paying taxes as long as it’s fair, says the Ontario NDP Finance Critic. More than 15 people attended the pre-budget roundtable discussion at the Oliver Road Community Centre on Sunday.
Mush!

Mush!

The wind wasn’t the only thing howling at Fort William Historical Park. More than 30 sled dogs barked and howled at the old Fort on Sunday as they gave about 80 students and medical professionals a ride around the trails.
Researching to help

Researching to help

Lakehead University honoured two local professors for the work they have done to improve people’s lives. The second day of the Lakehead University Research and Innovation week took place at the Intercity Shopping Centre.
Dental care

Dental care

Denis Cabral hasn’t been to a dentist in more than six years. He wasn’t able to afford to go to since he hurt his back.
Deeper underground: Street gangs still active, but less visible

Deeper underground: Street gangs still active, but less visible

Rob Hurley wants to help clean up the mess he made when he introduced the Native Syndicate into Thunder Bay. The 27-year-old is a former gang member, and says he’s changed a lot since his days with the notorious street gang.
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