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Waterfront rink usage down, officials say

Waterfront rink usage down, officials say

The popularity of the city's waterfront rink has seen a slight decrease this season due to the temperatures.
Tractor trailer crash closes highway

Tractor trailer crash closes highway

OPP Media Release FORT FRANCES, ON – In the morning of January 3, 2017 at 9:50 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 11 in La Vallee Township, West of Fort Frances.
Woman assaults woman with pipe wrench

Woman assaults woman with pipe wrench

Police officer breaks up incident, which occurred in the area of May and George streets.
Suspects in drug bust, fire arms seizure named

Suspects in drug bust, fire arms seizure named

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Update As a result of ongoing investigations, the Thunder Bay Police Service conducted two high risk vehicle stops just after 10:00 p.m. on January 1, 2017.
Behavioral incident causes damage to hospital unit

Behavioral incident causes damage to hospital unit

The forensic mental health unit at the hospital sustained minor damage as a result of disruptive behavior.
Salubrious Scoop: New Year, New You?

Salubrious Scoop: New Year, New You?

This is the reoccurring time of year that we all set new goals to look better, be better, feel better, and we’ve dubbed it a resolution. I want to define what a resolution means.
Snowfall keeps city workers busy

Snowfall keeps city workers busy

City crews were out clearing the streets early Tuesday morning and will continue to maintain the roads throughout the evening.
TRAFFIC: Highway 17 re-opened

TRAFFIC: Highway 17 re-opened

Weather conditions have forced the closure of a section of Highway 17 in northwestern Ontario. Ontario Provincial Police have shut down the Trans-Canada Highway between Ignace and Dryden.
Ottawa murder suspect arrested in Thunder Bay

Ottawa murder suspect arrested in Thunder Bay

The Ottawa Police Service has been in contact with Thunder Bay police following the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a homicide in the nation's capital. 32-year-old Jonathan Ranger was apprehended in Thunder Bay on the weekend.
Four-year-old Fort Hope boy struck and killed in collision

Four-year-old Fort Hope boy struck and killed in collision

New Year's Day tragedy under investigation by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and OPP.
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