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City endorses Centre Francophone $119,000 funding

City endorses Centre Francophone $119,000 funding

THUNDER BAY – City council has finally endorsed the Centre Francophone as a priority and that will unlock $119,000 in funding for the new centre’s renovation project.
Front-end loader victim of target practice, OPP investigating

Front-end loader victim of target practice, OPP investigating

OPP Media Release (THUNDER BAY,ON)- On Friday, August 19, 2016, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a mischief that occurred at a local pit in the Municipality of Neebing.

New crop to take over local farmer fields

THUNDER BAY -- A new crop is about to hit the fields of local farmers and it grows all winter. Winter Rye is a dual crop that provides grains but also straw, which is beneficial for livestock farmers.
MNRF, OPP trapping and relocating bears

MNRF, OPP trapping and relocating bears

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and the Town of Atikokan are making efforts to trap and relocate bears that ha
Bears roam Northwood neighbourhood: Reports

Bears roam Northwood neighbourhood: Reports

THUNDER BAY – Social media was buzzing Tuesday evening with reports of nuisance bears – or perhaps just a single nuisance bear – in the Northwood area.
Ontario committed to work with First Nations on Ring of Fire transportation route

Ontario committed to work with First Nations on Ring of Fire transportation route

Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle says he'll continue working with First Nations around the Ring of Fire to build a transportation route into the area.
Ontario announces $226K for emergency rooms

Ontario announces $226K for emergency rooms

Government of Ontario Media Release Ontario is providing more than $226,012 to help patients receive quicker access to care in hospital emergency rooms in City of Thunder Bay.
Petition to greet council when Ash Borer topic returns

Petition to greet council when Ash Borer topic returns

THUNDER BAY – City administration’s deferred multi-million-dollar plan to confront the invasive emerald ash borer over the next decade will return to city council on Sept. 12.
Thunder Bay woman nets $114,000 in Lotto 6/49 draw

Thunder Bay woman nets $114,000 in Lotto 6/49 draw

Toronto, ON – Liisa Luoma from Thunder Bay is celebrating after winning $114,383.70 from the July 27, 2016 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Liisa matched five numbers plus the bonus number to win a secondary prize.

Celebrating stories of recovery with family-friendly event

August 23 – Members of the Drug Awareness Committee and Thunder Bay Drug Strategy announced plans for the upcoming Rockin’ Recovery 2016 today. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, Aug.
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