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Council Preview: Neighbourhood opposition expected for Wacky Wings re-zoning request

THUNDER BAY -- City council will take a look at a rezoning request for the former Port Arthur Prosvita at tonight’s regular scheduled meeting at city hall.

Mar 16, 2015 8:16 AM Read more >

Foul play not suspected after body pulled out of Rainy River in Fort Frances

FORT FRANCES, Ont. – Foul play is not suspected after a body was found in the Rainy River. The body of a woman was found in the river on Saturday afternoon by a fisherman at a boat launch on McIrvine Road.

Mar 15, 2015 8:10 PM Read more >

OPP launches distracted driving campaign

Pay attention and keep your eyes on the road at all times.

Mar 15, 2015 7:34 PM Read more >

Urban designer recommends adding more designated crosswalks to make city pedestrian friendly

THUNDER BAY – An urban designer and landscaper believes one major change could make city roadways safer. Add more designated crosswalks.

Mar 15, 2015 7:24 PM Read more >

Public high schools teachers' union threatens possible job action by end of school year

THUNDER BAY – Teachers at four city high schools could be on strike by the end of the school year.

Mar 15, 2015 4:29 PM Read more >

Finlandia Association warns it is in dire financial straits

THUNDER BAY – For more than 100 years the Finnish Labour Temple has served as a cultural hub in the city.

Mar 15, 2015 9:26 AM Read more >

Truck crashes into south side apartment building

THUNDER BAY - Add this to the list of things not to do behind the wheel of a vehicle. The driver of a pickup truck crashed into an apartment building on Gordon Street early Saturday evening.

Mar 14, 2015 8:07 PM Read more >

Guardian Angels hold information meeting at Fort William First Nation

THUNDER BAY – Though there were a few people who don’t seem to be on board, Ian Hodgkinson is convinced a partnership between the Guardian Angels and Fort William First Nation would be mutually beneficial.

Mar 14, 2015 5:25 PM Read more >

St. Urho's Day cause for celebration

THUNDER BAY – As Jari Leinonen points out, all holidays are at least partially rooted in fiction.

Mar 14, 2015 4:19 PM Read more >

Gridlock primary factor in hospital forecasting deficit of more than $6 million

THUNDER BAY -- Gridlock continues to squeeze budgets at the regional hospital. Peter Myllymaa, vice president of corporate services, said the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences is now expected carry a deficit that could be as high as nearly $6.

Mar 14, 2015 10:24 AM Read more >