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Foul play not suspected in death of 34-year-old woman on Pacific Avenue bridge

Foul play not suspected in death of 34-year-old woman on Pacific Avenue bridge

THUNDER BAY - The death of a 34-year-old woman on the Pacific Avenue is not considered to be a homicide.

Housing starts still up this year despite October dip

THUNDER BAY -- There was a slight dip in new home construction around the city last month. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing, 27 new home builds began during the month of October, down from 32 over the same time period last year.
Environmental Commissioner says bear hunt proponents ignored key evidence

Environmental Commissioner says bear hunt proponents ignored key evidence

THUNDER BAY -- The province's environmental commissioner is criticizing a decision to reintroduce the spring bear hunt last year.
OPP find car in a ditch and a driver who smelled of booze

OPP find car in a ditch and a driver who smelled of booze

OPP Media Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) On Friday, November 6, 2015 at approximately 10:14 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 589 in Gorham Township
Truth and Reconciliation Centre grapples with what to do next with findings

Truth and Reconciliation Centre grapples with what to do next with findings

Now that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has presented its recommendations to Parliament, it’s time for Canadians to determine how its findings will change our national character.
Provincial program aims to fight childhood obesity

Provincial program aims to fight childhood obesity

THUNDER BAY -- Mackenzie Johnston and her friends are considered unusual in the school yard.
OPP fielding more calls about motorists ignoring school bus stop lights

OPP fielding more calls about motorists ignoring school bus stop lights

OPP Media Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been receiving an increased number of complaints from local bus drivers and concerned citizens regarding vehicles not stopping for school buses that are stopped with thei
UPDATE: Man in critical condition after vicious weekend assault involving 10 people

UPDATE: Man in critical condition after vicious weekend assault involving 10 people

A 22-year-old man was sent to hospital early Saturday morning critical condition after being involved in a north-side beating.

Potential iron ore plant near Sioux Lookout injecting town with optimism

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. -- It's a project that is still in the early stages, but officials in Sioux Lookout are talking optimistically about a potential iron ore plant near the town.

Nine local businesses recognized for promoting cycling

THUNDER BAY -- Nine local businesses were recognized for their achievements in promoting cycling in the workplace. The Bike Friendly Business Awards Gala was held at the Breakwater Taphouse last week.
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