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Murder suspects seek bail as Secord homicide case moves through courts

Murder suspects seek bail as Secord homicide case moves through courts

THUNDER BAY -- The suspects charged in connection with a Secord Street homicide case will seek to be released on bail later this month.
Setting the record straight: A tax levy is not a tax hike and here is why

Setting the record straight: A tax levy is not a tax hike and here is why

THUNDER BAY -- Property taxes in the city are not going up four per cent. Despite some reports that use the terms tax levy and property tax interchangeably, city manager Tim Commisso explains how the terms have completely different meanings.
Attention to details: Home renovation expert Jon Eakes offers advice to Aboriginal communities

Attention to details: Home renovation expert Jon Eakes offers advice to Aboriginal communities

THUNDER BAY -- Jon Eakes says sometimes the hands-on approach is the easiest way to learn. It’s especially true when it comes to building houses.
Parade of Lights gives to four local charities

Parade of Lights gives to four local charities

THUNDER BAY -- The annual Parade of Lights just keeps on giving. On Thursday organizers handed over cheques totaling $20,640 to four charitable groups, the proceeds of the popular annual event.
Three people taken to hospital in Arthur Street collision (UPDATE)

Three people taken to hospital in Arthur Street collision (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY -- Three people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Arthur Street near Mapleward Road. The crash occured around 8:15 a.m. just east of Mapleward Road near the West Thunder Community Centre.

Charges laid in fatal December highway crash

GREENSTONE, Ont – A Magnetawan, Ont., man has been charged in connection with a fatal December crash.
Budget by Tweets: How we got to a 4.6 per cent levy increase

Budget by Tweets: How we got to a 4.6 per cent levy increase

THUNDER BAY -- See how Wednesday night’s budget meeting unfolded via the tweets of our council reporters and some residents following along. Join the conversation by using hashtag #tbcc during council meetings.

Friends of Chippewa Park launch petition to prove public demand for wildlife exhibit

Friends of Chippewa Park are hoping to rally the public to show its continued support for the wildlife exhibit at the city-owned park. The volunteer group is circulating two separate petitions to show council the public wants the zoo to continue.
Council votes for 4.6 per cent levy increase despite calls by some for further cuts

Council votes for 4.6 per cent levy increase despite calls by some for further cuts

THUNDER BAY -- While some councillors including mayor Keith Hobbs hate this year's proposed budget, they accepted it anyway. The proposed tax levy increase stands at 4.6 per cent, 3.
PARO nationally recognized for educational programming

PARO nationally recognized for educational programming

THUNDER BAY -- PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise has garnered national recognition.
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