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OPP report busy long weekend

Officials with the OPP say it was a busy long weekend for officers with the Thunder Bay detachment area. Sgt. Shelley Garr says 503 speeding tickets were handed out in this region.

Cause of Trout Lake plane crash to remain unknown for a while

Cause of Trout Lake plane crash to remain unknown for a while The investigation continues into a pair of small plane crashes in the region. The first plane went down last Wednesday on Trout Lake near Kenora.
Safety reminder

Safety reminder

A pair of motorcycle collisions during the weekend has led police to issue a reminder for riders to stay safe on the roads.
Splash pad still dry

Splash pad still dry

Daycare owner Katherine Langen says she’s disappointed the County Boulevard splash pad remains dry. Langen started her daycare business in July and learned that the city planned to open the nearby splash pad this summer.
Swing Bridge, part of Brown Street closed for construction

Swing Bridge, part of Brown Street closed for construction

The James Street Swing Bridge and a section of Brown Street will be closed this week. In a news release issued by the City of Thunder Bay, officials say the closures are necessary for the rehabilitation of the CN Rail lines.
Getting ready

Getting ready

An old favourite and some new thrills will be coming to town at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition this week. The 60-foot-tall Ring of Fire rollercoaster is back in the CLE skyline and right next to it is the new 110-foot Slingshot.

Police investigating plane crash on Pelican Lake

Police are investigating a plane crash on Pelican Lake. A Slate Falls Airways’ Cessna was carrying four passengers and the pilot when it crashed shortly after take-off on a sight-seeing flight around 2 p.m. Sunday.
Festa fun

Festa fun

Thinking of travelling to Italy over the long weekend? It’ll cost you. A quick search shows that a flight from Thunder Bay to Rome would be just under $2,000 round trip just for the airfare.
Rock on

Rock on

When Scottish immigrants came to this area, they wanted a way to remember their homeland in a new place. Some brought bagpipes, other drums, finding each other through the music of Scotland.

Motorcyclist remains in intensive care following Friday crash

A man involved in a motorcycle crash on Oliver Road Friday night remains in critical condition. While the Thunder Bay Police Service continues its investigation, preliminary findings shows the 27-year-old motorcyclist left the roadway and crashed.
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