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UPDATE: Gas on the rise across the city

UPDATE: Gas on the rise across the city

THUNDER BAY – Despite prices holding steady amid a province-wide rise, the per-litre cost of gas appears to be spiking at stations across the city. As of Friday morning the price of gas held steady at about $1.16-a-litre.
United Way Dodgeball Tournament cancelled

United Way Dodgeball Tournament cancelled

THUNDER BAY -- One of the United Way's most high-profile fundraisers has been cancelled for this year. The annual Dodgeball Tournament was first postponed in the spring, and now it's been scrapped altogether.

Nursing students received traditional graduating pins

THUNDER BAY - It was a special day for the graduating Practical Nursing students at Confederation College. The nursing students received their pins Thursday, an official welcome into a world of giving selflessly of themselves to help others.
Murderer sentenced to life in prison, not eligible to apply for parole for 12 years

Murderer sentenced to life in prison, not eligible to apply for parole for 12 years

THUNDER BAY - Deemed a significant risk to violently reoffend, convicted murderer David Wilson will spend a dozen years behind bars before being able to apply for parole.
Two more Lakehead Board school renewal plan meetings set for next week

Two more Lakehead Board school renewal plan meetings set for next week

THUNDER BAY – Members of the public will get their second chance to weigh in on the Lakehead School Board’s renewal plan at two meetings scheduled for next week.
Thief steals laptop from disabled woman’s hands, community rallies

Thief steals laptop from disabled woman’s hands, community rallies

Tracy Hurlbert cried herself to sleep Wednesday night, and expects she’ll do the same tonight. The 48-year-old Thunder Bay woman is triplegic and uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility.
Murder victim ‘not a fighter’ court told, sentence pending for accused

Murder victim ‘not a fighter’ court told, sentence pending for accused

THUNDER BAY – Robert Barbeau was a “lover, not a fighter,” whose “sudden, meaningless death” has left his family devastated.
Curbside battery recycling program returns Tuesday

Curbside battery recycling program returns Tuesday

June 2, 2016 – The City’s Curbside Battery Recycling Program returns on June 7, giving residents an opportunity to conveniently and safely recycle spent household batteries.
PSA: Staal Foundation 50/50 returns with possible $25K jackpot

PSA: Staal Foundation 50/50 returns with possible $25K jackpot

The summer’s hottest 50/50 draw is back, with the winner taking home up to $25,000 at the Staal Foundation Open, presented by Tbaytel.

Catholic board, elementary teachers’ union at a standstill

Press Release Thunder Bay - Negotiations for a local collective agreement between the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board and its elementary school teachers resumed Monday with the assistance of a Ministry of Labour appointed Conciliation Offi
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