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Porter apologizes, offers free flights to teen bumped from flight

THUNDER BAY -- Porter Airlines has apologized to the teen it bumped from a recent flight to Toronto. The Thunder Bay 16-year-old, Xenia Ulok, had intended to fly to Toronto from Thunder Bay for a schedule chemotherapy treatment at Sick Kids.
Teen receives snowboard and lessons as recipient of memorial award

Teen receives snowboard and lessons as recipient of memorial award

THUNDER BAY -- There was no other way for Taylor Rankin’s family and friends to honour his memory than to start a memorial snowboard fund.
Busiest night of the year has all cabs on the road, new service booking up fast

Busiest night of the year has all cabs on the road, new service booking up fast

Be patient and you will get home. That's the message Roach's Taxi is sending out for this New Year's Eve. Most party-goers call a cab between 1:30 and 3:30 a.m.
A look at the 11 Thunder Bay homicide cases of 2014

A look at the 11 Thunder Bay homicide cases of 2014

THUNDER BAY -- Here is a recap of the 11 homicide investigations the Thunder Bay Police Service has been responsible for in 2014: Homicide case no. 1, Jan. 25: Jeffrey Munroe, 35, became the first victim linked to a homicide investigation in 2014.
SOS program sees increase in need amid season’s first major cold snap

SOS program sees increase in need amid season’s first major cold snap

THUNDER BAY – In just its first month this winter the Shelter House’s cold weather program is picking up where it left off.
Here are the top Thunder Bay news stories of 2014

Here are the top Thunder Bay news stories of 2014

There can be no other story of the year in Thunder Bay in 2014 than the senseless and tragic number of homicides the city has witnessed.
Police asking for help locating missing youth

Police asking for help locating missing youth

THUNDER BAY -- City police are looking for the public’s help finding a 12-year-old girl. Alice Kitakijick left her home on Dec. 25 around 6:30 p.m. She is described as 5’5”, 130 pounds with long brown hair and glasses.
Shelter House reserve funds partly why appeal for funding boost denied: Councillor

Shelter House reserve funds partly why appeal for funding boost denied: Councillor

THUNDER BAY – The chair of a city committee is defending the decision to deny a Shelter House appeal for additional funding. Coun.

TRAFFIC: Arthur Street fully reopened after holiday lane closure

THUNDER BAY -- Arthur Street is back open after pothole problems caused one lane to be closed over the holidays.
Police offer accommodations to New Year’s eve drunk drivers

Police offer accommodations to New Year’s eve drunk drivers

THUNDER BAY -- Colder weather could mean another slow year for police this New Year's Eve, but the local force isn't taking any chances. Around two dozen officers will be out around Thunder Bay Dec.
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