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Police investigating aggravated assault, upgraded charges possible

Police confirmed that officers responded to a call from the Victoria Inn last Saturday night and found an injured male in one of the hotel rooms.

Holiday gift wrap not recyclable

The brightly coloured paper and foil gift wrap concealing Christmas gifts cannot be recycled due to the extremely high ink content of the paper. Discarded wrapping paper should not be placed with paper products in the blue bags for recycling.
A political wish list

A political wish list

Local politicians expect big things for their constituencies if their Christmas wishes come true. MPP Bill Mauro (Lib., Thunder Bay-Atikokan) said he’s been pushing hard for full cardiac surgery in Thunder Bay.
Surviving the role

Surviving the role

When Kevin Durand told his mother he’d landed a role in Canadian director David Cronenberg’s upcoming movie Cosmopolis, she had but one question for him: how was Cronenberg going to kill him off? “I’ve been stabbed in the thro
Look back: May

Look back: May

Here are the stories that caught readers’ attention in May. 1. After a lengthy search , police found the body of 15-year-old Jordan Wabasse. The Webequie First Nation youth who was living in Thunder Bay disappeared on Feb.
End of an era: After a century of service, local store closes its doors

End of an era: After a century of service, local store closes its doors

For 100 years, a Folino has stood behind the counter at Folino’s Superette on Algoma Street. But after Friday, that tradition ends. The family-run business is closing its doors.
Legal bill for police board kerfuffle cost city $38,000

Legal bill for police board kerfuffle cost city $38,000

The City has now tallied up the cost of two legal proceedings that involved the mayor. The city spent about $38,000 was spent on lawyers for Mayor Keith Hobbs, the Police Services Board and former police chief Bob Herman.

Police deliver early Christmas gift to Humane Society

Christmas came a little early for the city's Humane Society Friday, as members of the Thunder Bay Police Association were at the Shelter to donate $1,000 along with some animal care essentials.

Two men charged for attempting illegal booze run

Two Kashechewan men face charges after they allegedly attempted to bring alcohol into dry, remote communities. The pair was arrested by Nishnawbe-Aski Police officers at the Moosonee LCBO.
Preparing dinner

Preparing dinner

The turkeys are already in the oven as the volunteers at the Dew Drop Inn diligently work to make sure everyone gets a Christmas meal this Sunday.
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