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Steps taken toward addressing NAN territory health crisis

Steps taken toward addressing NAN territory health crisis

THUNDER BAY -- Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler believes a process has begun that would bring stability to the health crisis in Northwestern Ontario’s remote First Nations.
City council to examine more than $7 million in contracts Monday

City council to examine more than $7 million in contracts Monday

THUNDER BAY -- More than $7 million in contracts are heading to city council. A $3.
Season’s first saltie just misses breaking Port of Thunder Bay record

Season’s first saltie just misses breaking Port of Thunder Bay record

THUNDER BAY -- An ocean vessel that arrived Tuesday became the second ship to ever cross the local port's breakwall before April.

Investigation into fatal Pikangikum First Nation fire expected to wrap up by early next week

PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION -- Ontario Provincial Police say the scene investigation continues in the aftermath of a fatal fire on Tuesday at Pikangikum First Nation that killed nine people.
City seeks input on road, sidewalk and drainage maintenance, winter operations

City seeks input on road, sidewalk and drainage maintenance, winter operations

THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay likely won’t like many of the responses they receive, but give them credit for asking.
$99 million settlement for Fort William First Nations about righting historical wrong

$99 million settlement for Fort William First Nations about righting historical wrong

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ont. – A nearly $99 million settlement offer from the federal government over the expropriation of lands nearly a century ago is about righting a historical wrong, says the community’s chief.
Pair arrested after high-speed chase near Kenora

Pair arrested after high-speed chase near Kenora

KENORA -- Ontario Provincial Police have a pair of people in custody following an apprehension pursuit. Police say they observed a sport utility vehicle on Thursday morning at about 9 a.m. traveling at a high rate of speed.
Parents, students rallying to save Hammarskjold High School from chopping block

Parents, students rallying to save Hammarskjold High School from chopping block

THUNDER BAY -- After collecting more than 1,000 signatures in 11 days, a group of parents determined to keep Hammarskjold High School off the Lakehead District School Board’s closure list is planning to host an open house for parents and studen
Police say snowy weather catches at least 16 drivers by surprise

Police say snowy weather catches at least 16 drivers by surprise

The following is a release issued by the Thunder Bay Police Service.
City honours local arts and heritage talent

City honours local arts and heritage talent

The achievements and contributions of local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay’s annual Arts & Heritage Awards, presented by the Walleye, on Thursday evening at the Finni
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