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Homicide investigations spell bad news for police service's budget

Homicide investigations spell bad news for police service's budget

The city shouldn't expect good news from the police budget with seven homicides to-date so far this year. Homicide investigations are the most complex and time-consuming aspect of work for the Thunder Bay Police Service.

CKPR Television to switch to CTV programming Monday

THUNDER BAY -- Viewers of CKPR Television can look for some big changes starting next week. This comes following a decision by the CBC to end its affiliation agreements across Canada.

Weather postpones Movie Night in the Park

Movie fans hoping to watch Disney’s Frozen on the shores of Lake Superior on Friday night are going to have to let it go for a few weeks. Rainy weather has forced city officials to postpone the showing until Sept. 26.

Duluth man rescued after breaking leg in Quetico Park: OPP

QUETICO PARK, Ont. -- An emergency locator beacon is again being credited in the successful rescue of an injured camper from Quetico Park.
Police erring on side of caution after possible sighting of accused Minnesotan killer

Police erring on side of caution after possible sighting of accused Minnesotan killer

THUNDER BAY -- City police say they were erring on the side of caution in a case of mistaken identity that shut down a neighbourhood Thursday night.

102nd Hymers Fall Fair set to begin Sunday

THUNDER BAY -- it’s the Labour day long weekend, which means a lot of people have already begun to think about the Hymers Fall Fair. It's been a regional family tradition for more than a century.
Talks between Bombardier, Unifor to resume Tuesday

Talks between Bombardier, Unifor to resume Tuesday

THUNDER BAY -- Striking Bombardier workers may be headed back to the bargaining table on Tuesday. However the ongoing labout dispute has forced company officials to issue temporary layoff notices to other unionized employees not on strike.

Deer survives being pinned under vehicle

They say a cat has nine lives, but how many does a deer have? Well, according to Thunder Bay Police, the answer might be at least a couple. Police say on Thursday they responded to a Brannan Lane call just after 1 p.m.
Death accidental

Death accidental

THUNDER BAY -- The death of a man in a wooded area Monday in the city’s north end has been ruled accidental. In a release issued Monday, police say they arrived at the scene at about 8:15 p.m.
False alarm

False alarm

Thunder Bay Police say reports of a suspected Minnesota killer on the loose in the city have proven to be false.
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