Local News

THUNDER BAY -- A 72-year-old woman remains in serious condition following a vehicle-pedestrian collision Monday night. The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on Valley Street between Masters Street and Sherwood Drive.

THUNDER BAY -- The Fort William First Nation has started an online petition in hopes of re-opening the James Street Swing Bridge to vehicular traffic. It's been 13 months since a major fire closed the Swing bridge to vehicular traffic.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's economy is lagging behind the rest of the province but has held up well despite national and global challenges over the past decade.

THUNDER BAY -- Longtime Shuniah Reeve Maria Harding attended her final council meeting Monday night. Harding has served on Shuniah Council since 1988, and has been the Reeve since 1995.

THUNDER BAY -- Resolute Forest Products is holding its official inauguration of the new wood pellet plant at its local sawmill Tuesday. The facility began operating last month, creating a dozen new jobs.

THUNDER BAY -- The city could be more than $4 million in the red by the end of the year. Administration projects an unfavourable operating variance between $3.59 and $4.41 million by the end of the year.

THUNDER BAY -- Northwestern Ontario has the shortest life expectancy in the province. That’s according to an annual report by Health Quality Ontario , which shows the average life expectancy in Ontario is 81.5 years.

THUNDER BAY -- Sandy beach residents and campers appeared before council Monday evening hoping for a decision, while a pair of councillors said goodbye.

THUNDER BAY -- Police have made an arrest in connection with a hit and run that knocked out telephone service to a city neighbourhood Monday.

THUNDER BAY -- A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle Monday night. Thunder Bay police, fire and paramedics were on Valley Street near Masters Street around 6:40 p.m.