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Man, dogs and cat escape house fire unharmed

No injuries were reported following an early morning area house fire. Residents of the Shuniah home woke up after hearing the fire alarm and found flames in the living room ceiling area around a chimney.
Recurring theme

Recurring theme

As the attorney general of Canada travels across the country, he keeps hearing the same message – substance abuse is a growing concern.

Cancer screening should be resolution, organizations say

Research shows more than half of all cancers can be successfully treated if detected early, and because of that the Regional Cancer Centre and Northern Cancer Fund want residents to make cancer prevention and screening part of their New Year's resolu

Man arrives home to find intoxicated intruder

A south-side resident arrived home Wednesday afternoon to find it had been broken into by an intoxicated intruder, reports city police.

Kitchen fire sends Woodcrest students into cold

Students at Woodcrest School were evacuated for a short time this morning after a fire broke out in the school's kitchen. Fire crews were dispatched to the school at around 9:30 a.m.
Bankruptcy Canada documents show deep debt of two local mills

Bankruptcy Canada documents show deep debt of two local mills

Records produced by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada show two Buchanan-owned mills in Thunder Bay are on the hook for tens of millions of dollars.
Following legal limbo, Hernandez released on $15,000 bail

Following legal limbo, Hernandez released on $15,000 bail

The man charged in connection with a fatal hit and run case has been released on a $15,000 bail. Christian Hernandez, 25, appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay Wednesday for a bail hearing.

Record traffic volumes for airport in 2010

The Thunder Bay International Airport saw a record number of passengers land and take-off in 2010. The 689,704 travellers marks a 5.
Community Futures Development Corporations get $100K boost

Community Futures Development Corporations get $100K boost

More FedNor dollars injected into the region’s investment pool is great news, but other partners still need to step up and help businesses get the financing they need, says this area’s Chamber of Commerce president.

Police looking for suspect in south side robbery

The search is on for a man police say robbed a south side convenience store with a syringe or knife. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say a man entered Victoria Park Variety around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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