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Highway 61 re-opens following serious crash involving e-bike, transport (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY – A 72-year-old man has been rushed to the hospital with serious injuries following a highway crash on Wednesday afternoon.

Jul 22, 2015 2:08 PM Read more >

Another Summer in the Parks set for this evening at Marina Park

Here is what's happening tonight at Summer in the Parks (Information provided by the City of Thunder Bay) The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Marina Park and is smoke free. Tonight's lineup includes: Matt Sellick & Tony Agostino Dr.

Jul 22, 2015 12:17 PM Read more >

Expect delays on Highway 17A near Kenora following crash: OPP

OPP News Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on July 22, 2015 at approximately 6:00am.

Jul 22, 2015 10:56 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada report shows city has one of Canada's highest crime rates

Thunder Bay’s homicide rate last year was more than 6.5 times the national average, which was the lowest recorded since 1966. Police Chief J.P.

Jul 22, 2015 10:27 AM Read more >

Historic trip will go ahead even without fundraising

THUNDER BAY -- An historic trip to China will still go ahead even if the funds aren't raised right away.

Jul 21, 2015 4:45 PM Read more >

NAPS officers win raise in arbitration decision

THUNDER BAY -- Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officers now have a salary closer other police in the province. An arbitrator recently awarded the roughly 135 officers an 11.5 per cent increase retroactive to Jan.1. 2014.

Jul 21, 2015 4:25 PM Read more >

Inquest into death of two men at district jail set for fall

THUNDER BAY – An inquest to probe the death of two men at the district jail is expected to go ahead in the fall.

Jul 21, 2015 3:52 PM Read more >

Former bible-camp counsellor pleads guilty to 10 sex abuse charges against underage victims

THUNDER BAY – A former bible-camp counsellor has pleaded guilty to 10 charges of sexually abusing underage victims.

Jul 21, 2015 3:33 PM Read more >

Good guy Bret Michaels leaves behind $5,000 for charity (VIDEO)

Rock and roller performer was in Thunder Bay for this past weekend’s Fort Fest, but some will remember him for more than just his stage presence.

Jul 21, 2015 3:28 PM Read more >

Beautiful example of caring and contributions to Northwest, Sister Margaret Smith dies at 93

THUNDER BAY – St. Joseph’s Care Group is mourning the loss of an influential and visionary figure.

Jul 21, 2015 2:54 PM Read more >