Local News

There was one new fire confirmed in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of July 30. Red Lake District Fire 019 is not under control at 0.1 hectares and is located near Kirkness Lake. The forest fire hazard is high across most of the region.

THUNDER BAY - Out in the forests of Shebandowan Lake is an old and abandoned helipad, once used by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Now, it makes a perfect base for helicopter tours.

THUNDER BAY -- The Friends of the Thunder Bay Conservatory have replaced their outgoing chairwoman.

THUNDER BAY - Residents of a southside townhouse complex hit the basketball court Friday, to raise money to host a special day for the children in their neighbourhood.

There were no new fires in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of July 29. The forest fire hazard is mostly high across the region.

July 29, 2016 – The first installment of the 2016 final tax bill is due on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

A woman charged with second-degree murder in the death of her cousin will have a bail hearing Sept. 30.

THUNDER BAY – Sixteen remote Northwestern Ontario First Nations will be connected to the province’s electricity grid following construction of a historic transmission project announced on Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- Police say a six-year-old boy had a close call after being struck by a passing motorist as he attempted to cross Queen Street just after the supper hour on Wednesday night.

Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health are reminding Ontarians to protect themselves from tick bites while enjoying or working outdoors this summer.