Local News

Although Rick Hansen will not be coming to Thunder Bay for the 25th Anniversary Relay of the Man in Motion World Tour, the city events supervisor says he still believes the local celebration will be a success.

What has been one of the most successful shipping seasons in recent memory for the Port of Thunder Bay is quickly drawing to a close. Port officials say the Welland Canal Locks are set to close for the season on Dec. 30.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Board’s proposed 2012 operating budget will arrive in city council chambers with a four per cent increase.

Inflation was down in the Thunder Bay area as the Christmas shopping season began. Statistics Canada figures put the rate for November at 2.6 per cent for this area, which is down from the three per cent recorded in October.

Here is a look back at the headlines of January, 2011. 1. Horizon Wind Inc.

The city will have new legal representation next year. City solicitor Rosalie Evans is taking a sabbatical for 2012. City council met her replacement Nadia Koltun on Monday.

The mayor thinks the city is on its way up in every way but more needs to be done to help those who need it. In an almost 30 minute speech for the annual state of the city address, Keith Hobbs said 2011 has proven that Thunder Bay is growing.

There will be an unexpected Christmas break for some workers at the Resoulte Forest Products mill in Thunder Bay. Company officials have confirmed a temporary shutdown of their Kraft Mill.

A 65-year-old Thunder Bay man charged with the murder of his common-law partner appeared in court Monday. Michael Kelly appeared in the Thunder Bay Superior Court of Justice in preparation of his trial.

Police have released a photo from a single-vehicle crash that took place over the weekend involving a suspected impaired driver.