Local News

THUNDER BAY -- The Ontario Power Authority is starting to come around, but Northwestern Ontario could find itself without enough electricity as early as next year.

THUNDER BAY -- A candidate in last month's municipal election who was looking for a recount of the ballots, has now changed his mind. Frank Scarcello finished just 45 votes behind longtime incumbent Joe Virdiramo in the Westfort Ward race.

OLIVER PAIPOONGE, Ont. – A Murillo home was completely burnt to the ground in a Sunday afternoon fire. Oliver Paipoonge fire chief Mike Horan said the blaze appears to have started around 2 p.m. and completely engulfed the house.

THUNDER BAY -- Even though the city has not yet been blanketed by snow one local ski hill is jumping ahead to the winter season.

THUNDER BAY -- A 17-year-old is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man. Police say the incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday morning in the laneway north of Mary Street.

WHITE RIVER, Ont. -- A multi-vehicle collision resulted in the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway. The OPP said four transport trucks were involved in the crash, which occurred early Sunday afternoon about 10 kilometres west of White River.

THUNDER BAY -- An early afternoon garage fire was quickly contained by firefighters. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to reports of a garage on fire at a Fifth Avenue residence shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- A male suspect is being sought by police after an armed robbery at a southside convenience store early Sunday morning. The suspect allegedly entered an Arthur Street Mac’s location shortly after 1 a.m., brandishing a weapon.

THUNDER BAY -- The presence of winter was felt rather than seen at the annual Santa Claus parade.

THUNDER BAY -- A man had to be cut out of his vehicle after crashing it into a ditch late Friday night.