Local News

FORT FRANCES, Ont. - Police and paramedics rescued a stranded tourist in Quetico Park after his canoe drifted from shore Tuesday.

MARATHON, Ont. - A woman from this Northern Ontario town has been charged with theft after an investigation into missing funds from a minor hockey bank account.

THUNDER BAY - A new Ring of Fire-focused trades program represents an important opportunity for Earl Taylor. “I have a family to take care of and support,” says the 27-year-old. “I just want to get out there and get working.

THUNDER BAY – The city police department is exploring the possibility of expanding its station, but that has at least one councillor sounding financial alarm bells.

THUNDER BAY - A local coalition wants to make sure the city's homeless aren't forgotten. Starting next week the Thunder Bay Housing and Homelessness Coalition will host town hall meetings addressing issues marginalized populations are facing.

THUNDER BAY -- The 28-year-old man charged after a fatal highway crash in March could spend a year-and-a-half in jail before his case ever reaches trial.

THUNDER BAY - The Northern Ontario leaders’ debate will go ahead on May 26 without Conservative Leader Tim Hudak.

FORT FRANCES, Ont. -- The OPP hopes the public can help them locate a missing Fort Frances girl. The Rainy River District Detachment of the provincial police force is looking for Mariah Wilson, 15, of Fort Frances.

ORILLIA, Ont. - The OPP reported two highway fatalities over the long weekend, however, this region appeared to have a fatality free holliday. Information from the OPP headquarters in Orillia, Ont.

THUNDER BAY - Hannah Alper believes youth in this city can change the world. A kid herself, the 11-year-old is proof that children can make a difference.