Local News

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.

Students from around the region had the chance to show off their science skills at Lakehead University Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- Santa Claus is coming to town. Kris Kringle will be making his annual pre-Christmas appearance in the city on Saturday as the highlight of the 24th annual Rotary Christmas Parade. The parade is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.

Police are on the hunt for a pair of women wanted in conjunction with a noon-hour robbery on Friday. According to a release issued by Thunder Bay Police Services, the suspects enetered Janzen's Pharmacy on Algoma Street and demanded narcotics.