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Council opts for Ontario ombudsman for complaints process, withdraws code of conduct

THUNDER BAY -- City council likely chose to venture into uncharted waters when it comes to how it's investigated for complaints.

Dec 15, 2015 4:40 PM Read more >

Man arrested after Fort Frances standoff

FORT FRANCES, Ont. - A man was arrested after a Tuesday morning standoff. OPP officers were called to a Sixth Street West residence in Fort Frances around 9:30 a.m.

Dec 15, 2015 4:35 PM Read more >

Municipal employees raise $227K, helps push United Way towards goal

THUNDER BAY – A larger than anticipated contribution by municipal employees has significantly closed the United Way’s fundraising gap.

Dec 15, 2015 3:52 PM Read more >

Select grocery stores in Thunder Bay begin selling beer

THUNDER BAY -- Shawn Capnerhurst never thought he'd see the day that beer was sold in his store.

Dec 15, 2015 1:15 PM Read more >

Marathon pulp mill smoke demolished (VIDEO)

MARATHON, Ont. -- A piece of this Northern Ontario town’s history came crumbling down Monday. Residents watched Monday as the iconic smoke stack at the former Marathon Pulp Mill site was demolished.

Dec 15, 2015 11:57 AM Read more >

Illegal hunting, forged documents and exporting wildlife lead to $11K fine

MNR Media Release Two Wisconsin men have pleaded guilty and been fined a total of $11,000 for a number of infractions.

Dec 15, 2015 10:40 AM Read more >

Final report on residential schools survivors signals time for government to act

OTTAWA - When Justice Murray Sinclair formally ends the six-year Truth and Reconciliation Commission later this morning with the release of its final report, he'll be setting a high bar for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Dec 15, 2015 9:15 AM Read more >

Council won't change bike lane for on street parking, could find new route in 2017

THUNDER BAY -- A bike lane on the city's North side is staying put for at least the next couple of years despite parking concerns from some residents. Residents at Condominium No.

Dec 14, 2015 11:40 PM Read more >

City council pulls draft code of conduct from meeting Monday night

THUNDER BAY -- City council withdrew its proposed code of conduct Monday night.

Dec 14, 2015 10:22 PM Read more >

Father of Kyle Morriseau testifies at coroner's inquest

THUNDER BAY – The father of Kyle Morrisseau said his son’s death was a spiritual sacrifice necessary to make significant changes to the First Nations education system.

Dec 14, 2015 6:27 PM Read more >