Local News

For hundreds of people in the city Christmas came early thanks to a local business. The Salvation Army’s 19 th annual community Christmas dinner was served up Sunday with everything from turkey to eggnog all thanks to the Valhalla Inn.

Protesters from various causes all attempted to bend the ear of one of the Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls as they arrived for their second debate.

Two Northern Ontario doctors received top marks from their patients for exceptional work. Adam Moir, a family doctor in Dryden, and Andrew Siren, an Obstetrician and gynaecologist in Thunder Bay, have both received the Patients Choice Award.

Local elementary teachers will go on strike this week but only for 24 hours.

Sandra Pupatello would focus on jobs, the economy and party renewal if the Liberals choose her to lead.

Gerard Kennedy thinks it’s time for action in the North. The Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful said he wants a Northern strategy that sees faster results in development, including resource sharing to improve quality of life in the region.

THUNDER BAY -- Matt Lapointe is letting out the air in his tires for his first bike ride of the season.

THUNDER BAY -- The board of directors for the local Fire Training Centre could have the rug pulled out from under them Monday night. The centre owes the city more than half a million dollars.

THUNDER BAY -- One of the best ways to hurt criminals is by taking away their toys, says a local police official.

THUNDER BAY -- Officials with the Thunder Bay and District Health Unit are offering advice to city residents still dealing with mould in their homes following the May 28 flood. Barbara Hartman, a flood victim who spoke with tbnewswatch.