Local News

While voters in two U.S. states chose to legalize marijuana Tuesday, the city’s drug strategy co-ordinator says it’s important for Canadians to realize tougher penalties for the drug came into effect at home on the same day.

THUNDER BAY -- Transit fees will be waived on Remembrance Day for veterans and their families.

THUNDER BAY -- Brad Hilgers believes the listeners deserve credit for helping Dougall Media win an award based on flood relief efforts.

Six may be Shy-Anne Hovorka’s new favourite number. It’s the number of nominations and wins the Thunder Bay singer-songwriter walked away with at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards last Friday in Winnipeg.

THUNDER BAY -- When disaster strikes, most people turn on a television, radio or computer to get information.

BEDFORD, NY -- Seeing the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy firsthand has given Kevin Bil a greater appreciation for living in Northern Ontario.

THUNDER BAY -- The city is now facing two multimillion-dollar lawsuits relating to the May 28th floods. The Toronto-based law firm Adair Morse LLP filed the $510 million lawsuit against the city on Oct. 29.

For Harbinder Hayer, life is good. Originally from India, the real estate broker came to Thunder Bay from Toronto with his family two years ago.

This Christmas will be extra special for 14-year-old Max Neale. The Grade 8 student will be the marshal at this year’s Thunder Bay Police Association Parade of Lights.

THUNDER BAY -- Three people were seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash Monday evening. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the crash took place at the corner of Fort William Road and Central Avenue just after 6 p.m.