Local News

THUNDER BAY – Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Current River early Wednesday morning, which is now being called suspicous. Firefighters arrived to the scene in the 400 block of Merrill Street just before 4:30 a.m.

THUNDER BAY -- An early morning trailer fire is considered suspicious, say officials with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of North May Street around 2:30 a.m.

THUNDER BAY -- The province is appealing assessments for a pair of its properties in Thunder Bay. Appeals for 615 James Street, $8.4 million, going back to 2009-12.

THUNDER BAY -- Liquor theft at the Cumberland Street LCBO has become so common its staff has stopped notifying police.

THUNDER BAY -- Within minutes of arriving, furniture intended for Thursday’s Habitat for Humanity’s Restore It competition was already catching the eyes of Reid’s Countrywide Furniture customers.

THUNDER BAY -- The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will have more information on its potential move to the waterfront in the next few weeks.

Bringing Santa Claus to Thunder Bay each November is expensive. But thanks to a local business stepping up, this year’s Santa Claus Parade will arrive without a hitch on Nov. 21.

THUNDER BAY – Charges have been dropped against a woman suspected of being involved in a homicide case last year. A charge of second-degree murder against Becky Mamawka was withdrawn at a previous preliminary hearing.

The final deadline for candidates to register for the Oct. 19 election has passed, without any new additions.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 31 year old man for impaired driving. Shortly before 10 p.m.