Local News

THUNDER BAY -- The Christmas Cheer Fund is setting their goal a little lower this year. “We decided that we would decrease our goal by $10,000 to $130,000 because we felt it would be doable for us,” said Cheer chairwoman Joleene Kemp.

THUNDER BAY -- By the start of the next school year Confederation College will be able to house more than 125 students on campus.

THUNDER BAY – Medical research is something patients rarely think of when they are in need of care. Yet research being done locally can go a long way to making a positive impact in treating life-threatening diseases such as cancer.

THUNDER BAY -- A man convicted on drug trafficking charges was sentenced to more than nine years in prison Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- A lawsuit launched by the family of Jasmine Veneruzzo against a former OPP officer the province of Ontario will return to court in six months.

THUNDER BAY -- In response to the winter spike in auto collisions, the city’s collision centre hours will be expanded. Officials with the THunder Bay Police Service confirmed the expanded hours via a news release issued Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- The Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay hosted its annual fundraising gala at the Victoria Inn Thursday night. More than 300 of Thunder Bay's most charitable, came out to support the cause.

THUNDER BAY -- Environment Canada is expecting a sloppy weekend that will feature a blend of snow, rain, ice pellets and freezing rain in and around the city.

THUNDER BAY -- Sandy Beach leaseholders will not receive an extension, city officials confirmed at a Thursday evening meeting. Property lease holders at Sandy Beach have been waiting month for any word of a possible lease extension.

THUNDER BAY -- More than 900 people registered for a Christmas hamper with the Regional Food Distribution Association last year.