Local News

THUNDER BAY -- A revised final offer has been put forward, following contract talks between three grain elevator companies, a mediator, and union reps with the United Steelworkers.

THUNDER BAY -- Frank Scarcello wants a recount in Westfort. Monday's vote saw Westfort incumbent Joe Virdiramo win by less than 50 votes over challenger Scarcello.

THUNDER BAY – Brian Davey knows it is important to have a First Nations workforce skilled and trained in the proper areas to be ready to take advantage of future mining opportunities.

THUNDER BAY -- It took only 35 minutes for police to track down and arrest the teen suspects who stole a vehicle from a southside driveway Tuesday.

THUNDER BAY -- According to the at-large winners of Monday night’s election, the people have spoken and are saying they’re satisfied with the direction council has taken the city the past four years.

THUNDER BAY -- Based on what candidates said on the campaign trail, tbnewswatch.com projects the proposed event centre is likely to move forward if it receives financial support from its provincial and federal counterparts.

The city is blaming a last minute rush to the polls for delays over municipal election results. City clerk John Hannam said everything was running smoothly until the last hour before the 8 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- Surrounded almost entirely by incumbents who retained their seats Monday, Shelby Ch’ng stands out as a fresh face in council chambers.

SHUNIAH, Ont. -- There’s a new Reeve in this rural municipality. Challenger Wendy Landry unseated incumbent Maria Harding, taking 1,310 of the votes. That bested the former Reeves 752 votes.

THUNDER BAY -- Keith Hobbs remains this city’s mayor.