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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.

Dec 31, 2014 8:31 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 31, 2014 8:19 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2014 4:26 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2014 3:58 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2014 2:41 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2014 2:31 PM Read more >

Cold weather bringing water main breaks, residential pipes OK for now

THUNDER BAY -- Despite the latest frigid temperatures, there have not been any reports of frozen pipes, but the city is dealing with multiple water-main breaks.

Dec 30, 2014 11:58 AM Read more >

Nipigon mayor looks forward to celebrations, waterfront plans in 2015

NIPIGON, Ont. -- The Mayor of Nipigon is looking to move forward with the first phase of the waterfront master plan and start to really develop those tourism opportunities in 2015.

Dec 30, 2014 8:30 AM Read more >

First Nation’s environmental assessment request denied by province

GRASSY NARROWS FIRST NATION, Ont. -- Ontario’s Ministry of Environment rejected a request for an independent environmental assessment for logging plans in the Whisky Jack Forest.

Dec 30, 2014 8:23 AM Read more >

Shelter House appeal for increased city funding rejected

THUNDER BAY -- The Shelter House will likely have to change services offered in 2015 after an appeal for additional funding has been denied.

Dec 29, 2014 3:53 PM Read more >