Local News

THUNDER BAY – City police are warning area residents of a recent door-to-door scam. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police say three men are going door-to-door in an attempt to defraud people of their money.

THUNDER BAY – A rural business will get to keep its illuminated sign. That’s a decision reached by city council on Monday night, which voted to grant a sign bylaw exemption to Mileage Auto to keep their lit up sign.

THUNDER BAY – Police are warning people to be on the lookout after three men nearly conned an elderly woman by pretending to do home repair work.

THUNDER BAY – A Wacky Wings restaurant could open its doors in the city within the next six months.

FORT FRANCES, Ont. – Police have released the identity of a woman who was found dead in the Rainy River.

THUNDER BAY – Mike Yuan wants to know exactly what people of the city think about paying for a new event centre.

THUNDER BAY -- City road crews are out patching potholes, trying to minimize hazards on city streets. Roads manager Brad Adams said the city has received notice of about 150 potholes so far this spring, which puts it on par with last year.

THUNDER BAY -- The preliminary hearing for a man accused in a stabbing death at a north-side apartment complex last spring began Monday.

THUNDER BAY – A 36-year-old man is now in custody following a break in at an office supply store early Monday morning. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say an intercity area business was the target of a break and enter overnight.

THUNDER BAY -- A small garage fire on South Marks Street caused extensive damage but no one was hurt, firefighters say. Platoon Chief Brant Kiessig said a resident reported heavy smoke coming from the garage.