Local News

One person has been confirmed dead following a major accident Wednesday morning on the highway near Ignace. The crash involved a transport and a pickup truck at about 11 a.m. The driver of the pickup died at the scene.

The city and region’s bee colonies could be in a bit of a sticky situation. Beekeepers across the province are calling for the ban of a specific pesticide – neonicotinoid – that’s used on corn and soybeans.

An American businessman has been fined $2,000 for failing to remit money owed to the Crown from selling hunting and fishing licences. Ely, Minn.

Free compost is being made available to the public at the city’s solid waste and recycling facility.

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to sign a book of condolences for the families of victims of the tragic train derailment disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Que.

The sexual assault case against a Thunder Bay man will go to trial. Jeff Paxton, 46, of Thunder Bay stands charged for numerous incidents that allegedly involve young boys between 1983 and 2004.

Although it’s needed, Michael Gravelle hopes a new bridge over the Nipigon River will also become a landmark and tourist attraction in the coming years.

The city has officially renewed its relationship with its Japanese sister city. City officials rang the peace bell at city hall Tuesday to mark the occasion and honour its Sister City of Gifu.

Today was the day the teddy bears had their picnic and there were plenty of smiles to go around.

Lakehead University found a way to exercise the minds and bodies of the city’s youth. For the second summer, the school is offering Active U day camp.