Local News

A local architect has asked city council to lower property taxes in order to turn a vacant Victoria Avenue building into affordable housing suites. Ahsanul Habib, president of Habib Enterprises, pitched the idea to city council on Monday.

THUNDER BAY -- Health Canada is suspending the use of two brands of a seasonal flu vaccine, which have been administered here in the city.

THUNDER BAY -- Some local air travelers are feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The massive storm is sweeping across the East Coast and has resulted in thousands of canceled flights across North America Monday.

Rochelle Smith was devastated Monday to hear HMS Bounty had sunk off the North Carolina coast.

THUNDER BAY -- With Halloween just two days away, local children and parents are reminded to Be Safe and Be Seen. The second annual campaign promotes pedestrian safety by giving out reflective arm bands at various locations throughout the city.

THUNDER BAY -- As her front door was kicked in and an attacker sprayed bear pepper spray in her home, the only thing Loretta Methot could think of was the safety of her children.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's police department confirmed Monday that a man whose body was discovered in a Belton Street home four days ago was murdered. The victim has been identified as 52-year-old Salvatore Larizza.

THUNDER BAY -- City council will get a glimpse of how the 2012 budget is shaping up and provide some direction on next year's document.

Ron and Carol Fuchek had a very unique first date. Ron had just inherited the model Port Arthur Duluth Western Railway from Cliff Brown. Wanting to impress Carol, he took her to see it.

Halloween can be a hard time for those suffering from diabetes. It’s one of the reasons a national fundraiser is held in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association this time of year.