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Teen spotted with gun near Kenora high school apprehended

Teen spotted with gun near Kenora high school apprehended

KENORA -- Students who were locked down in four Kenora schools throughout Friday afternoon were released on time amid a heavy police presence.
Co-founder of Northern Women’s Bookstore and passionate activist Margaret Phillips dies at 84

Co-founder of Northern Women’s Bookstore and passionate activist Margaret Phillips dies at 84

The owner of Canada’s last independent women’s bookstore has died. A Thunder Bay pillar for women’s rights and co-founder of the Northern Women’s Bookstore Margaret Phillips passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.

Superior Strike military exercise to hit Dog Lake this weekend

Residents in the Dog Lake area should not be alarmed if they see armed military personnel this weekend.
First Nation’s water crisis enters fourth week

First Nation’s water crisis enters fourth week

A water crisis in Marten Falls First Nation will enter its fourth week after bad weather diverted a plane carrying Indigenous and Northern Affairs staff from a meeting in the remote community Thursday.
OPP locate missing Rainy River woman

OPP locate missing Rainy River woman

A Rainy River woman previously reported missing has been located. As this is no longer a missing persons case it is now a private matter. The original information published has been removed from this website. Thank you.

Police locate 11-year-old girl reported missing

An 11-year-old girl previously reported missing has been located safely. As there is no longer a missing person this case is now a private matter. The original information has been removed from this site. Thank you for your assistance.
TBT Engineering acquires Profor Engineering Services Ltd.

TBT Engineering acquires Profor Engineering Services Ltd.

Rob Frenette says his company’s acquisition of Profor Engineering Services Ltd. was a lot like a shotgun wedding.

Confused residents mistakenly believe radon kits are available for free

THUNDER BAY – Recently released results of a local radon study has led to a misunderstanding about the availability of the testing kits.
Local woman celebrates 109th birthday

Local woman celebrates 109th birthday

Lempi Koski has one goal left in life – she wants to live at least one more year until she hits super centenarian status. Born on McIntyre Street in the heart of Port Arthur in 1906, the lifelong Northern Ontario woman celebrated birthday No.
Public still has time to voice opinions, concerns over transit plan

Public still has time to voice opinions, concerns over transit plan

THUNDER BAY -- The public still has time to comment on the city's plan to make city hall the south side's permanent bus terminal. On Thursday afternoon the city hosted its final drop in for the public to learn about the plan.
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