Local News

FORT FRANCES, Ont. – Police have released the identity of a woman who was found dead in the Rainy River.

THUNDER BAY – Mike Yuan wants to know exactly what people of the city think about paying for a new event centre.

THUNDER BAY -- City road crews are out patching potholes, trying to minimize hazards on city streets. Roads manager Brad Adams said the city has received notice of about 150 potholes so far this spring, which puts it on par with last year.

THUNDER BAY -- The preliminary hearing for a man accused in a stabbing death at a north-side apartment complex last spring began Monday.

THUNDER BAY – A 36-year-old man is now in custody following a break in at an office supply store early Monday morning. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say an intercity area business was the target of a break and enter overnight.

THUNDER BAY -- A small garage fire on South Marks Street caused extensive damage but no one was hurt, firefighters say. Platoon Chief Brant Kiessig said a resident reported heavy smoke coming from the garage.

Following is a news bulletin released by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources: ___________ The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading onto the ice to fish.

THUNDER BAY – City police are kicking off spring break with stepped up traffic enforcement. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say traffic enforcement officers put fresh batteries into the Lidar guns this past weekend.

THUNDER BAY – No injuries reported following a north-side kitchen fire Sunday evening. Firefighters with the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to reports of a blaze at about 6:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Elliot Street.

THUNDER BAY -- City police responded to more than 204 incidents during the week of Monday, March. 9, 2015 through Sunday, March. 15, 2015. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.