Local News

Two by-elections set in southern Ontario could promote the Liberal-led government to majority status, or leave it with a slightly weaker minority.

A recent safety blitz by Thunder Bay police showed most commercial vehicles in the city are compliant. Police stopped 24 drivers on Aug. 22 and 23 and only four were taken off the road for mechanical reasons.

City administration has recommended the Centennial Botanical Conservatory be partially reopened to the public following some temporary repairs. The city closed the conservatory in February after reports came in of glass falling from the roof.

KENORA --OPP officers have recovered the Kenora Thistles Stanley Cup banner that was stolen last week. In two incidents on Aug.

The man accused of heading a criminal organization continues to wait to learn the results of his bail hearing.

Workers need super unions to take on super corporations. That’s the opinion of Rene Lindquist, a national representative for the Communications, Energy and Paper workers Union of Canada.

Illegal baitfish harvesting north of Minaki has cost a pair of Wisconsin anglers a total of $1,500.

A south-side hotel has ended its relationship with a major chain. On Sept. 1 the former Travelodge Hotel Airlane will rebrand itself the Airlane Hotel and Conference Centre, in conjunction with the completion of $1.

CRIBE and Confederation College have teamed up to give students a chance to get hands-on training in the bio-energy field.

History buffs could be out in full force on Sept. 8. The City of thunder Bay Archives, in conjunction with the Heritage Advisory Committee, is hosting another Doors Open event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.