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Intoxicated teen tries to bite officer after mountain rescue

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. – An intoxicated teenaged girl rescued from the northern ridge of Sioux Mountain faces a charge of assault after allegedly trying to bite a police officer.

Mar 20, 2016 2:02 PM Read more >

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny celebrates 20 years (13 PHOTOS)

THUNDER BAY -- Dozens of families gathered to the Moose Hall for the 20th annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. The breakfast is in support of Baby's Breath, a Canadian organization studying Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Mar 20, 2016 12:22 PM Read more >

Murder suspect will remain in custody while police conduct investigation

THUNDER BAY -- A woman charged with an early Saturday morning murder in a south side hotel has been served with a detention order that will keep her in jail until at least Wednesday.

Mar 20, 2016 12:02 PM Read more >

Canadian Cancer Society to reinstate overnight Relay For Life

THUNDER BAY -- Relay For Life organizers plan to double the length of their June 17 cancer research fundraiser and with it, will nearly double their fundraising goal.

Mar 19, 2016 5:43 PM Read more >

St. Urho expels grasshoppers from local grapevines

THUNDER BAY -- Fearless members of the Finnish community joined together on Saturday for the annual courageous battle against the evil grasshopper. Hundreds gathered at the Finlandia Club over the noon hour for the 34th St.

Mar 19, 2016 5:16 PM Read more >

Police arrest 33-year-old woman in city's latest homicide

THUNDER BAY -- A 38-year-old Fort Hope man visiting Thunder Bay is dead and a 33-year-old woman is behind bars and charged with second-degree murder in his death. Thunder Bay Police,Service officers responded to a call for assistance at about 1:25 a.

Mar 19, 2016 12:41 PM Read more >

Racial segregation at the home of the blues give local musician new perspective

“They aren’t coming. They don’t want a black driver.” The Memphis bus driver told Camden Blues and his partner Billie this with a shrug as he hung up the phone.

Mar 19, 2016 11:37 AM Read more >

Local high school student Emily Cross returns to international science competition

A budding young scientist from Thunder Bay has once again landed a spot at an international science competition. Grade 10 Hammarskjold high school student Emily Cross is back as a member of the Youth Science Canada team.

Mar 19, 2016 11:15 AM Read more >

Hundreds take to Fort William Gardens ice for good cause

The ice at Fort William Gardens was packed tonight for a good cause Friday. About 300 people filled the arena to support Mac's family skate with the proceeds going towards PRO Kids.

Mar 19, 2016 11:06 AM Read more >

City waste collection schedule to be affected by Easter holiday

THUNDER BAY - The upcoming Easter weekend is changing the city's waste collection pick up schedule. Garbage and recycling collection will be moved back a day for all residents city-wide next week because there will be no pick up on Good Friday.

Mar 18, 2016 3:23 PM Read more >