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‘Kind of awesome’

‘Kind of awesome’

Philip Mroz loves Barack Obama and Canadian Tire.
First Nation files judicial review against Ontario ministries in response to wind project

First Nation files judicial review against Ontario ministries in response to wind project

Fort William First Nation wants work on a proposed wind farm to stop until the community has been consulted.
Regina police looking for missing teen heading toward Toronto

Regina police looking for missing teen heading toward Toronto

Police in Regina are looking for a missing teen who may be passing through this area en route to Toronto.

Vantroba turns himself in to police after missed court appearance

City police say Frank Vantroba has turned himself in. The Thunder Bay Police Service issues an arrest warrant Tuesday after the 57-year-old man failed to appear for the first day of his trial for criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

Stockton can't run for mayor

David Stockton’s candidacy for mayor of Thunder Bay was shortlived.
Interactive past

Interactive past

Austin Swalwell isn’t a huge fan of sitting in class and reading history from a text book. For most 11-year-olds, the War of 1812 is a dusty, dry relic from the pages of the past.
Historical voyage

Historical voyage

Some local high school students are leaving the classroom and heading toward some of the most famous battlefields in Europe. More than 40 students from St. Ignatius and St.
Employment gaps

Employment gaps

The Canadian experience shouldn’t be a prerequisite to immigrants landing jobs in this country, says the chair of the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

Sixty-five threatening letters nets local man 18-month prison term

A Thunder Bay man guilty of sending a series of threatening letters has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Eric Wirkkala, 46, pleaded guilty Nov.
Model UN for the Northwest

Model UN for the Northwest

Shawn Gong has always wanted to participate in a Model United Nations assembly since discovering them more than a year ago.
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