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Police catch 27-year-old man after mall evacuation and manhunt

Police catch 27-year-old man after mall evacuation and manhunt

THUNDER BAY – Police have arrested an armed suspect who prompted the evacuation of the Intercity Shopping Centre and an ensuing manhunt. A 27-year-old man was arrested in the area of Dease Street and McMurray Street shortly before 4 p.m.
Harbour Expressway roadwork finally begins

Harbour Expressway roadwork finally begins

THUNDER BAY – Construction work is finally beginning on a section of the Harbour Expressway. The first stage of the project to repave a section of the busy roadway began Monday morning after more than two weeks of delays.
Downward trend in housing starts continues into May

Downward trend in housing starts continues into May

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation news release THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 8, 2015) - Housing starts in Thunder Bay, Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 106 units in May, almost the same as 107 units in April accordi
Provincial fund will not net city $25 million a year as once assumed (UPDATE)

Provincial fund will not net city $25 million a year as once assumed (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY -- The city will not be seeing millions of dollars every year through a new provincial fund.
How long does it take to fill in a pothole?

How long does it take to fill in a pothole?

THUNDER BAY – Sick of driving over a pothole in front of his driveway, tbnewswatch.com reporter Jamie Smith decided to see how long it would take to get a response from the city’s online pothole reporting service.
Stop sign blitz leads to another humour filled Facebook post from police

Stop sign blitz leads to another humour filled Facebook post from police

THUNDER BAY – City police continue to use a humour touch when communicating via Facebook.
Hooded suspect robs doughnut shop

Hooded suspect robs doughnut shop

Thunder Bay Police Service news release: Thunder Bay Police responded to a robbery in progress at the Robin's Donuts located on South May Street on June 7, 2015.
Guardian Angels, Mac’s Convenience form crime-prevention partnership

Guardian Angels, Mac’s Convenience form crime-prevention partnership

THUNDER BAY – The partnership between the Guardian Angels and Mac’s Convenience Stores is now official.
Southside to be dry for a day before opening of new LCBO

Southside to be dry for a day before opening of new LCBO

THUNDER BAY -- The region's largest liquor store is set to open its doors in two weeks time. The LCBO outlet in front of Arthur Street Marketplace measures 14,000 square feet.
Elementary students compete at Provincial Math Olympics

Elementary students compete at Provincial Math Olympics

This weekend four local elementary students traveled to Ottawa's Carleton University to compete at the 21st annual Provincial Math Olympics.
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