Skip to content

Local News

mot-reconnaissance-text-wordmark-eng

Unlike the Northwest, opioid toxicity death rates dropped in most of Ontario

Unlike the Northwest, opioid toxicity death rates dropped in most of Ontario

Ontario’s chief coroner says it's difficult to explain why some regions are seeing decreases and other seeing increases in the number of people dying due to opioids like fentanyl.
Ricketts: ‘I made the worst mistake of my life by taking the life of Mr. Richardson’

Ricketts: ‘I made the worst mistake of my life by taking the life of Mr. Richardson’

A sentencing hearing was held for Telique Ricketts on Thursday at the Thunder Bay Courthouse.
DSSAB cheques available for pick-up amid potential Canada Post strike

DSSAB cheques available for pick-up amid potential Canada Post strike

Monthly cheques issued for June 2025 will be available for pick-up at the end of the month.
'We don't really want to do that again': postal workers hope to avoid strike

'We don't really want to do that again': postal workers hope to avoid strike

There is uncertainty for local postal strikers facing a strike order that comes into effect at midnight.
Police officer has assault causing bodily harm charge withdrawn

Police officer has assault causing bodily harm charge withdrawn

The charge was related to a serious injury suffered by 33-year-old man, who had been arrested outside a May Street business for public intoxication.
$3.1B for First Nations mining promises ‘prosperity’, province says

$3.1B for First Nations mining promises ‘prosperity’, province says

The money will be used for loans, grants and scholarships towards Indigenous participation in mineral extraction.
Assault charges withdrawn against taxi driver

Assault charges withdrawn against taxi driver

Charges against the 25-year-old driver were withdrawn three days after laid by the Thunder Bay Police Service.
Family of woman found dead in Nipigon upset with police

Family of woman found dead in Nipigon upset with police

OPP say death investigations are complex, but they are committed to finding out what happened
Police offer Safe Trade Zone for online marketplace exchanges

Police offer Safe Trade Zone for online marketplace exchanges

Designated areas outside police headquarters are well lit, covered by surveillance cameras and intended to make it safer to meet with strangers buying and selling online.
Objections to ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

Objections to ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

A committee studying Bill 5 has received more than 100 written submissions so far opposing it
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks