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Angus presents $3.5-million plan to subsidize regional bus lines

Angus presents $3.5-million plan to subsidize regional bus lines

THUNDER BAY -- Claiming weak inter-community transit leaves Northwestern Ontarians “vastly underserved,” Iain Angus launched a plea for between $3.5 million and $4 million in annual provincial subsidies on Saturday.
Public board to consider closing schools in 2017

Public board to consider closing schools in 2017

THUNDER BAY – Facing declining enrolment, the public school board is looking at options that include closing schools.
MPs ask North for feedback as feds head to budget season

MPs ask North for feedback as feds head to budget season

THUNDER BAY -- Don Rusnak said a top-down approach to government spending isn't working. It's why the federal Liberal government is heading out across the country to listen to Canadians and get them to help form the upcoming budget.
Staffing shortage left several residents without breakfast on Saturday at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Staffing shortage left several residents without breakfast on Saturday at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Sue Gammond was irate on Saturday after learning her 90-year-old mother-in-law and several other residents missed breakfast because a staff member called in sick at the newly built Hogarth Riverview Manor.
Taxi driver robbed at knife point

Taxi driver robbed at knife point

Thunder Bay Police are investigating an attempted robbery of a taxi driver which occurred this morning in the city's south side. A male had taken a taxi to an address in the 200 block of Dease Street.

Looking for work? MNR has opportunities for 'young people'

Job Opportunities for Young People in Natural Resource Management Province Offering Summer Employment Opportunities to Build Skills and Careers Ontario is offering summer employment opportunities for young people in natural resource management to hel
‘Serial sexual predator’ to serve five years in prison

‘Serial sexual predator’ to serve five years in prison

WARNING: The following story contains graphic details that may not be suitable for all readers.
Police release video of hotel robbery

Police release video of hotel robbery

Officers responded to a robbery at the Landmark Inn on Dawson Road early Saturday morning. At approximately 12:48 a.m. on February 6, 2016, a female approached the front desk of the hotel and demanded money.
How did drivers do during the weekend’s snowfall?

How did drivers do during the weekend’s snowfall?

THUNDER BAY – City police responded to fewer reports of collisions during this weekend’s snowfalls than expected.
Ear Falls man charged with impaired driving, failure to comply

Ear Falls man charged with impaired driving, failure to comply

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Shortly after 2:00 am on February 6, 2016 members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle driving in a suspicious manner in the area of Banning Lake Road near Sunshine Ro
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