Local News

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery has announced the hiring of their new Curator. Monday was the first day on the job for Nadia Kurd. She brings with her experience as a coordinator with the South Asian Art Collective in Toronto.

Barring unforeseen delays, both of the city’s two Infrastructure Stimulus Funding projects should be substantially complete by the March 31, 2011 federally imposed deadline, and thus not at risk to lose millions in government funding.

The chief and council of Marten Falls First Nation are considering cancelling an upcoming business conference because of questions surrounding consultation fees. The Ring of Fire Emerging Business Conference, scheduled for Aug.

The complete realignment of the path near Grandview Arena could take a few weeks to complete, says the city’s park planning co-ordinator.

In the aftermath of a well-publicized southern Ontario case that saw a 23-year-old woman allegedly fake a terminal case of cancer, local charities are warning the public to practice due diligence when making donations.

A man has been charged with impaired and dangerous driving after hitting the steps of a house Sunday afternoon.

Increasing residents awareness to local alternatives keeps jobs in the city and creates a better relationship with farmers says a wild boar producer. The True North Community Co-operative opened its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday.

Police continue to look for a lone male who robbed a Simpson Street convenience store on Sunday. Thunder Bay Police Service officers say a man entered the Mac’s Mart on Simpson Street wearing a disguise around midnight.

Tori Colosimo and her horse, Bow are a racing team. The two worked together for many years; Bow was originally her mom’s horse. The 15-year-old-barrel-racer said she and Bow weren’t always on the best of terms but have since become intertwined.

While area First Nation leaders say the archaeological site found behind the McKenzie Inn is of significant interest to their cultural history, they are upset they weren’t consulted about the find. "They’ve been digging since last May.