Local News

The city will have an independent investigation into what happened at its sewage treatment plant.

When a tree falls in a Northern Ontario forest, John Lawrence definitely hears it. Within hours he and his employees are probably replacing it, starting the reforestation process all over again.

The city estimates it will cost $250,000 to repair the lightning-damaged Whalen Building.

Thunder Bay’s transit plan is still a few years away from being put to use, but it will be good news when it does, says the head of the local transit union. City council approved the plan in principle earlier this month.

The Grade 10 literacy test results are in and St. Ignatius High school has earned the top mark amongst the city’s high schools. Eighty-nine per cent of St.

Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle appears confident a new energy rate structure will help grow the Northern economy.

Anyone looking to get Finn for the July 27 weekend is encouraged to head to the Finnish Canadian Grand Festival in Thunder Bay. And depending on the turnout, the city could gain an entry into the Guiness Book of World Records.

The closure of a local interim-care facility is distressing, family members of a resident say. Revera has been operating the 65-bed long-term facility on James Street since 2006.

Details are now being released regarding a stabbing that occurred in Geraldton more than a week ago. Officials with the OPP say a 22 -year old man is in custody in connection with the incident that took place in a home June 3.

A Fort Frances area hunting operator has been fined $40,000 in provincial court for various offences related to his business, which catered primarily to U.S. hunters.