Local News

One of Canada’s largest chains will be closing its doors for the last time in Thunder Bay.

Police are investigating a fatal crash between a motor vehicle and a freight train that took place in Emo. Officials with the Rainy River District Detachment OPP say their officers, along with CN police, continue to investigate the fatal crash.

The 19-year-old-man accused of killing a fellow inmate at a local prison had his first courtroom appearance Wednesday. Adam Capay briefly appeared at the Thunder Bay Ontario Court of Justice to set a return date.

Nearly 1,000 people came to a local gathering, put on a pair of solar glasses and witnessed a rare astronomical sighting. Telescopes were set up on the on the grounds of James St Park to view the event.

Thunder Bay police are dealing with a possible overnight arson. Just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, firefighters responded to a call in the 100-block of East Frederica Street, arriving to find a shed on fire.

The city wants to help. But it’s having trouble tracking people down. There are now more than a dozen contracting firms in place ready to clean up homes affected by last week’s flood.

A public health inspector is expected to visit the Oliver Paipoonge area, officials with the local health unit confirmed.

When it comes to relief funding, Ontario’s NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says flood victims in Thunder Bay deserve answers.

A fast food chain is helping make wishes come true for local children with life-threatening illnesses.

Pride will be alive in the city next week. After a successful inaugural event last June, Thunder Pride is back this year with many of the same events, but hopefully a little bigger, said community relations chairman Tom Boland.