Local News

THUNDER BAY -- A founder of the city’s Blues Festival and the Miles with the Giant Marathon has announced his intention to run for city council. Barry Streib on Friday declared he will seek an At-Large seat in the October municipal election.

Chippewa Park has gone to the birds. Birds of prey, that is.

THUNDER BAY -- While every city has its own issues, mayor Keith Hobbs says Northern leaders are on the same page when it comes to dealing with the provincial and federal government.

THUNDER BAY -- A 52-year-old man remains in critical condition after a vicious Tuesday morning assault on the city’s southside.

THUNDER BAY -- The Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the province’s ability to eliminate its $12.5 billion deficit.

Thunder Bay Police have labeled an overnight fire suspicious and are guarding a two-storey Cumming Street home as the investigation continues.

THUNDER BAY -- The local chamber of commerce president wants the federal government to take the Ring of Fire seriously.

THUNDER BAY - The city and Fort William First Nation have to wait until Monday to find out if CN will accept their proposal to reopen the James Street Swing Bridge.

THUNDER BAY -- The director of education at Lakehead Public Schools says declining enrolment is the main reason the board is cutting 17 teaching positions and an undetermined number of support staff.

THUNDER BAY -- Shelter House is appealing directly to donors for the first time as the need for emergency shelter rises in the city. The George Street shelter mailed out about 2,000 letters last week to people who have contributed in the past.