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Hornepayne sawmill gets new owner

Hornepayne sawmill gets new owner

A small northeastern town hit hard by the forestry sector’s downturn received some welcomed news recently – the local sawmill has a new owner. But what that means for the town's future is still unclear. 
Drowning victim identified: OPP

Drowning victim identified: OPP

Officials with the Greenstone detachment of the OPP have released more details as they continue to investigate the drowning death of 35-year-old Bradley Penner of Nipigon.
Baseball diamonds get TLC

Baseball diamonds get TLC

The city is on deck for the U-18 Baseball World Cup, but its baseball fields aren't ready just yet. Work crews were buzzing around Baseball Central this week as they work toward being tournament ready.
Canadian ports drive success

Canadian ports drive success

Canada's ports will be a key focus during the 58th annual conference of the Association of Canadian Port Authority.
OPP investigate weekend drowning

OPP investigate weekend drowning

Teen arrested in murder case

Teen arrested in murder case

TBT Newshour for Sept. 5, 2016. Tonight's top story: A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged for second-degree murder in connection with the fatal Limbrick Park stabbing.
Construction on Simpson Street has begun

Construction on Simpson Street has begun

Does your morning commute include a drive down Simpson Street? You may want to adjust your route as the city has begun major construction on that roadway, which is expected to last through October.
Deadliest Labour Day Weekend in 20 years

Deadliest Labour Day Weekend in 20 years

This past Labour Day weekend proved to be a tragic one throughout the province. With 12 road fatalities, including four killed in a Wawa crash, the OPP say this was the deadliest long weekend recorded in 20 years.
Original hippie gets acoustic

Original hippie gets acoustic

David Crosby, an original founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash, plays a fully acoustic set to a small, but appreciative crowd Tuesday night at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.
Neighbours, friends memorialize murder victim

Neighbours, friends memorialize murder victim

Community organizers at the Limbrick Street Housing Complex want to build memorial bench for William Otis Perkins, who was murdered in the community last week.
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