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Trailer fire investigation handed over to city police

Trailer fire investigation handed over to city police

THUNDER BAY – An early morning trailer fire has been deemed suspicious. Firefighters responded to the trailer fire at about 6:20 a.m. Monday at the corner of Bay and Water Streets.

Small town trying to make police costs a federal issue

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. -- With 25 per cent of Sioux Lookout's budget going toward OPP costs, town officials are making it an issue for the Kenora riding candidates in the federal election.

Inquest into deaths of First Nation students begins, may take six months to complete

A long-awaited coroner's inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations students in Thunder Bay is finally set to begin today. The inquest will be held at the Thunder Bay courthouse, starting at 9:30 a.m.

New bus line helps connect “Hub of the North”

Sioux Lookout calls itself the Hub of the North, but the 400-kilometre drive from Thunder Bay can sometimes present barriers for people looking to get to and from the town. That's where Kasper Mini-Bus comes in.

Firefighters kept busy with pair of early morning fires

THUNDER BAY – Firefighters made quick work of a north side garage fire, one of two blazes reported early Monday morning. Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue firefighters responded to reports of the garage fire just after 5 a.m.
Red Lake highway blitz results in 17 charges

Red Lake highway blitz results in 17 charges

EAR FALLS -- Sixteen people have been charged under teh Highway Traffic Act and another under the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act after a joint service traffic initative on Highway 105.
More than 500 runners in pink fundraise to fight breast cancer

More than 500 runners in pink fundraise to fight breast cancer

THUNDER BAY -- Two years ago, Patricia Prince was diagnosed with Level 3 breast cancer. She underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment, then a mastectomy. She's had a good run in recovery and she credits her running for beating the disease.
Traditional knowledge and science changing development

Traditional knowledge and science changing development

THUNDER BAY -- When Premier Gold approached Long Lake #58 First Nation to consult on digging a nearby gold mine, the band hired member Jesse Nadon to do mining of a different sort.
Autism walk is trek to programming, awareness

Autism walk is trek to programming, awareness

THUNDER BAY -- The community of families and caregivers of people with autism has found there's strength in numbers.
Police looking for clues in Saturday morning collision

Police looking for clues in Saturday morning collision

THUNDER BAY -- The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public's help determine the cause of a two-vehicle collision in the North Core on Saturday morning.
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