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Survey finds Ontario teens use tobacco, alcohol and marijuana less

Ontario students’ use of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis products continues to fall.

Dec 9, 2015 3:27 PM Read more >

Kyle Morrisseau dreamed of becoming artist before tragic end in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – Kyle Morrisseau had dreams of following in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Dec 9, 2015 3:18 PM Read more >

Laying charges in wake of prison riot expected to take time

A Thunder Bay Police spokesman says it’ll likely take some time before any charges are laid in connection with Monday’s riot at the Thunder Bay District Jail.

Dec 9, 2015 1:49 PM Read more >

Blogger pleads guilty after cache of guns seized from old apartment

THUNDER BAY – A local news blogger has pleaded guilty to a pair of gun-related charges. James Murray Hinter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count each of unauthorized possession of a firearm and careless use or storage of a firearm.

Dec 9, 2015 12:03 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Thunder Bay Hydro confirms south side power restored

THUNDER BAY – Parts of the city’s south side were struck by a large power outage this morning. In a tweet sent out just before 10:30 a.m., Thunder Bay Hydro confirmed that crews are onsite addressing the issue.

Dec 9, 2015 10:30 AM Read more >

The story of the last NWO woman declared missing before the inquiry

THUNDER BAY -- Adrienne Masakeyash hopes the animals in the wilderness near Pickle Lake dig up her niece’s body over the winter so she can be laid to rest in Mishkeegogamang First Nation.

Dec 8, 2015 11:12 PM Read more >

Salvation Army on pace to reach kettle campaign goal

THUNDER BAY - The Salvation Army is on track to meet their local Christmas campaign goal.

Dec 8, 2015 5:32 PM Read more >

Hiring climate likely status quo for most local employers in 2016

THUNDER BAY – Most employers in this city do not plan to hire, or lay off, any workers in the first three months of next year.

Dec 8, 2015 2:21 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Prison riot destroys jail’s top floor, correctional officer confirms

THUNDER BAY -- A full-blown riot destroyed the top floor of the Thunder Bay District Jail correctional officers say.

Dec 8, 2015 11:57 AM Read more >

Announcement on long-sought inquiry coming today (VIDEO)

THUNDER BAY – Canada's new Liberal government will announce it will be conducting a long-sought inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls on Tuesday.

Dec 8, 2015 11:31 AM Read more >