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Local 'vacation-deprived' couple given honeymoon at last

Local 'vacation-deprived' couple given honeymoon at last

THUNDER BAY -- When Seija and Adam Nousiainen got married, it wasn’t the right time to take a honeymoon. The couple moved twice, Adam got jobs, Seija birthed two children and together, they settled in Thunder Bay.
Glock 26 and ammo stolen from officer's vehicle

Glock 26 and ammo stolen from officer's vehicle

THUNDER BAY -- A prohibited-class police handgun was stolen from a local officer's private vehicle on Saturday night. Sometime between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Firefighters serve Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner

Firefighters serve Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner

THUNDER BAY -- The lineup for Thanksgiving dinner reached down the Salvation Army hallway and around the corner. A bus scheduled to arrive come from both downtown cores hadn't yet arrived but the need was already apparent.
Longlac Sawmill runs out of wood

Longlac Sawmill runs out of wood

LONGLAC -- After struggling with wood supply over the summer, Buchanan's sawmill in Longlac ran out of wood for a few days in early October.

No winning tickets for Saturday night's $41 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO - No winning tickets were drawn for Saturday night's $41 million Lotto 649 jackpot. The grand prize for the next draw on Wednesday night will rise to approximately $50 million, with one guaranteed prize of a million dollars.

Union worries trade agreement could slash forestry jobs

The union representing 27,000 forestry industry workers is concerned the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement could mean less value-added jobs in Canada.
Young farmhands save pumpkin festival

Young farmhands save pumpkin festival

THUNDER BAY -- If you're among those who get excitedfor the pumpkin spice of autumn, there's a good chance you'll find yourself out at Gammondale Farm some weekend this month.
Children flock to library for Star Wars Reads

Children flock to library for Star Wars Reads

THUNDER BAY -- Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is. Children craving adventure and excitement in a galaxy far, far away flocked to the Brodie Library on Saturday because within the crude matter of books lies the proof, we are luminous beings.
Early voters queue an hour at 55-Plus Centre for second day

Early voters queue an hour at 55-Plus Centre for second day

THUNDER BAY -- Early voting lines stretched through the 55-Plus Centre for the second straight day on Saturday.
Cigarette butt burns squirrel stash

Cigarette butt burns squirrel stash

THUNDER BAY -- A North End squirrel has a harsh winter ahead of it after a loose cigarette butt caught fire under a residential deck where the animal was living. Emergency services were called to a structural fire on Shuniah Street at 10:05 a.m.
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