Local News

OPP News Release (KENORA, ON) - Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a westbound single tractor trailer unit (TTU) and an east bound mini-van just before 5:30

Local youth who attend the Underground Gym will now be able to add a new skill to their repertoire. The facility, which provides athletic and other activities for youth in need now has a garden in its backyard.

NIPIGON, Ont. – This Northwestern Ontario town is looking for help in naming its fish. The Township of Nipigon has unveiled its new official mascot – a trout.

OPP News Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) – On June 20, 2015, 2014 at 8:53 p.m. officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complainant of an erratic driver in Fort Frances, ON.

The OPP have re-opened a stretch of Highway 17, about 25 kilometres west of Vermilion Bay, following a fatal collision Sunday evening. Police say one person was found dead at the scene and another person was airlifted to the hospital Sunday night.

OPP News Release (RED LAKE, ON) – On June 18, 2015 at approximately 8:36 PM, Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were flagged down and advised of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 618 within the Municipality of Red Lake.

THUNDER BAY - The Children's Centre Thunder Bay is seeing an increased demand for their services.

Three new forest fires have been reported across the region by Sunday afternoon. All three were caused by lightning in the Red Lake District, with them ranging in size from 0.5 hectares to two hectares.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – A ceremonial gathering place atop a symbolic location was home to its first major event this weekend.

THUNDER BAY – It’s up to younger generations to carry on traditions and customs so they don’t become lost.