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Rural and urban school buses cancelled, some school closed amid freezing rain

Rural and urban school buses cancelled, some school closed amid freezing rain

UPDATED: 7:35 a.m. THUNDER BAY -- Due to extreme weather conditions, all rural and urban school transportation has been canceled for Monday. Early morning freezing rain has led to poor road conditions, which led to the cancellation notice.
ONWA wraps up 43rd annual general assembly

ONWA wraps up 43rd annual general assembly

THUNDER BAY -- The president of the Ontario Native Women’s Association believes this year’s annual general assembly is a turning point for her group.
Council of 2010-2014 to meet for last time Monday

Council of 2010-2014 to meet for last time Monday

THUNDER BAY -- After four years the latest term of city council will meet on Monday night for the final time. While 11 members will return as part of the new council on Dec. 1, Northwood Coun. Mark Bentz and at-large Coun.
Police say 14-year-old driving car that slammed into hydro pole

Police say 14-year-old driving car that slammed into hydro pole

THUNDER BAY -- Police say a 14-year-old was behind the wheel of a car that slammed into a hydro pole on Chippewa Road early Sunday morning that has resulted in “very serious” injuries. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m.

Coast Guard's local seasonal search and rescue station set to close for winter

THUNDER BAY -- With temperatures getting colder the local search and rescue station is preparing to shut down for the season.
Skaters hit the ice at the waterfront

Skaters hit the ice at the waterfront

THUNDER BAY -- Kasia Anderson is glad to see the waterfront outdoor skating rink open for the season.
Premier meets with protesting correctional officers during visit

Premier meets with protesting correctional officers during visit

THUNDER BAY – While the Premier had a receptive audience inside where she delivered remarks, there was a group outside who weren’t in such a jovial mood.
Premier Wynne calls for collaboration at ONWA assembly

Premier Wynne calls for collaboration at ONWA assembly

THUNDER BAY -- Acknowledging mistakes in the past, the premier wants to rebuild a more collaborative relationship with First Nations groups.
Premier to make brief visit to city Saturday

Premier to make brief visit to city Saturday

TORONTO, Ont. -- The premier will be making a brief visit to the city Saturday. Kathleen Wynne is making remarks to the Ontario Native Women's Association Conference at the Valhalla Inn Saturday morning.
From homeless to taxpayer, former addict says housing key to recovery

From homeless to taxpayer, former addict says housing key to recovery

THUNDER BAY -- Wilfred Pott spent 15 years homeless on the streets of Toronto. It wasn’t until he moved to Thunder Bay and found a place to live that he was able to turn his life around.
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