Local News

DRYDEN, Ont. -- There’s been a breakthrough in the financial dealings between the town of Dryden and the Domtar Mill.

THUNDER BAY -- CN Rail has offered up new details into a proposed offer that could lead to the re-opening of the James Street Swing Bridge. The information comes via a news release issued by CN vice-president Olivier Chouk Thursday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- The drinking water advisory for an area around Oliver Road, which included the region’s hospital, has been lifted.

THUNDER BAY -- Social media has changed the way Thunder Bay Police conduct business. At times Twitter and Facebook have helped police spread the word about missing people or suspects in the latest convenience store robbery.

Meet the Candidates: Robin Rickards wants to see a blue collar job strategy for the city.

Kim Coreau is tired of running into red tape and bureaucracy when trying to make a difference. For example, the community advocate tried to help with a movement to have a food truck at Paterson Park to serve chilli to the homeless last winter.

Ian Convey knows that change doesn’t happen by waiting. Rather it takes a bold step and determination to make a difference.

THUNDER BAY -- Accessing health care and other support services is nearly impossible when homeless.

Nearly half of the eligible voters in Shuniah don't live in the municipality. Other residents may have mobility issues. So, for the first time ever the municipality is having a paperless election. From Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. until Oct. 27 at 8 p.m.

A Thunder Bay OPP officer who served time in jail for a fatal car crash will retire rather than face a Police Services Act hearing. Sgt. Darryl Storey was involved in the tragic collision in December of 2008.