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Down to three

Down to three

The site debate on a proposed events centre is down to three locations. City council is looking for a detailed site inspection on Innova Park, land near the Thunder Bay International Airport and the downtown northcore.
Back to work legislation a ‘bitter pill’ for many postal workers

Back to work legislation a ‘bitter pill’ for many postal workers

The mail may return as soon as Tuesday, but postal workers say they’ve already received their message from the federal government.

Police using helicopter to find hit-and-run suspect

The search continues for a hit-and-run suspect near Marathon. Police say a helicopter was brought in Monday to help find 23-year-old Ibrahim Sendagire from Edmonton.

Motorcycle crash, boat accident keeps police busy near Nolalu

Officers from the Thunder Bay detachment of the OPP responded to a pair of incidents around Nolalu Sunday evening. The first incident involved a motorcycle the crashed off the highway at about 6:45 p.m.
Waterfront manager taking medical leave, Pepe stepping in temporarily

Waterfront manager taking medical leave, Pepe stepping in temporarily

Katherine Dugmore is taking a medical leave of absence and will step down temporarily from her position as the waterfront project manager, the city confirmed Monday.
Sweeping delays

Sweeping delays

The city’s streets will be cleaned of winter debris, but it’s taking a little longer than expected, says the roads division manager. Brad Adams laid the blame at Mother Nature’s feet.
Firefighters continue to chip away at Sioux Lookout Fire no 35

Firefighters continue to chip away at Sioux Lookout Fire no 35

The forest fire that forced an evacuation of a northern First Nation community is now nearly 66,000 hectares in size, reports Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources. An evacuation order for the area around Sioux Lookout Fire no.

Industrial incident claims life, Ministry of Labour now investigating

A man involved in an industrial incident at the MacKenzie Bridge in Shuniah has died, a Ministry of Labour spokesman confirmed.
Diving for trash

Diving for trash

Usually people look for sunken treasure but a group of scuba divers instead searched for trash at the bottom of Silver Harbour on Sunday. About 20 volunteers went into the chilly water of Lake Superior for the second Eco-Dive.
Puppy recovering after alleged attack

Puppy recovering after alleged attack

A 12-week-old puppy, allegedly beaten by its previous owner, is recovering after her first round of surgery last week, the owner of New Hope Dog Rescue reports.
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