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Correctional officers reject three-year deal, holiday labour disruption possible

THUNDER BAY – Correctional officers could be walking off the job this holiday season, a local union president warns.

Dec 10, 2015 9:07 AM Read more >

Icy conditions lead to closure of rural schools

Lakehead Public Schools Media Update All RURAL schools are CLOSED today and RURAL transportation is CANCELLED – this includes all rural transportation to secondary schools. All URBAN schools remain OPEN and URBAN busing remains running.

Dec 10, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Correctional officers to hold Thursday morning rally

THUNDER BAY – Local correctional officers will be holding an information rally outside the Thunder Bay District Jail on Thursday morning.

Dec 9, 2015 8:37 PM Read more >

Woman in hospital after collision at intersection of Bay and Water streets

THUNDER BAY – A woman was rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle at rush hour Wednesday evening. Emergency responders were called to the intersection of Water and Bay streets shortly after 5 p.m.

Dec 9, 2015 6:49 PM Read more >

Sister of murdered woman hopes inquiry will provide closure

THUNDER BAY – It’s been nearly 24 years since Sharon Johnson’s sister was murdered.

Dec 9, 2015 4:56 PM Read more >

High school students crunch numbers with blood spatter

THUNDER BAY -- As a high school student, Michael Sweitzer never thought he'd find a use for trigonometry.

Dec 9, 2015 3:31 PM Read more >

Survey finds Ontario teens use tobacco, alcohol and marijuana less

Ontario students’ use of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis products continues to fall.

Dec 9, 2015 3:27 PM Read more >

Kyle Morrisseau dreamed of becoming artist before tragic end in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – Kyle Morrisseau had dreams of following in his grandfather’s footsteps.

Dec 9, 2015 3:18 PM Read more >

Laying charges in wake of prison riot expected to take time

A Thunder Bay Police spokesman says it’ll likely take some time before any charges are laid in connection with Monday’s riot at the Thunder Bay District Jail.

Dec 9, 2015 1:49 PM Read more >

Blogger pleads guilty after cache of guns seized from old apartment

THUNDER BAY – A local news blogger has pleaded guilty to a pair of gun-related charges. James Murray Hinter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count each of unauthorized possession of a firearm and careless use or storage of a firearm.

Dec 9, 2015 12:03 PM Read more >