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Misunderstood

Misunderstood

Kristian Kuznak knows there is a stigma surrounding firearm ownership in Canada. He knows of this stigma firsthand because he is a firearms owner himself.

Council preview: Effectiveness of alcohol management program

People using Shelter House's alcohol management program are getting housing, health care and hope according to a new study.

Washagamis First Nation death ruled suspicious

Kenora OPP are calling the death of a 39-year-old Washagamis Bay First Nation man suspicious. Officials said the man was located in a residence and pronounced dead by emergency crews.
Inspiring change

Inspiring change

Stella Ambler fully understands the challenges women face when they contemplate entering the political ring.
Same time

Same time

A proposed revival of the Kakabeka Street Fair is creating headaches for their Oliver Paipoonge neighbours.
Biannual reminder

Biannual reminder

In addition to setting clocks forward this week, city fire officials are asking residents residents to examine their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Meet the two-man cybercrime unit tracking the people who exploit and abuse children

Meet the two-man cybercrime unit tracking the people who exploit and abuse children

Chris Dunnill's job comes with serious risk of psychological wear and tear. That’s why the detective-constable with the Thunder Bay Police Service is required to undergo annual psychological assessments.

Gravelle, Ministry of Transportation disagree on Expressway warning lights

Michael Gravelle thinks advance warning lights on the Thunder Bay Expressway will make it safer, but the Ministry of Transportation doesn't agree.
Strong evidence?

Strong evidence?

Despite the popularity of recent dashboard camera videos on social media sites, city police are wary of the usefulness of the devices in personal vehicles. Traffic Sgt.
Still closed

Still closed

The main Service Ontario building in this city remains closed. The James Street building, known to many as mini Queen's Park, was closed to the public for the third straight day Friday following a water main break earlier in the week.
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