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Data roaming turned off by default for Tbaytel customers outside Canada and U.S.

Data roaming will be automatically turned off for TbayTel customers visiting outside of Canada and the United States.
Solvable problem

Solvable problem

Nishnawbe Aski Nation needs to give its youth hope through better education options, says the political organization’s deputy chief.
Street fair up in the air

Street fair up in the air

Kakabeka might be a little quieter this summer as its annual street fair is in jeopardy.
Local man facing child pornography charge to appear in court in June

Local man facing child pornography charge to appear in court in June

A local man accused of distributing child pornography will appear in court next week. Michael Todd Payne, 46, was charged in January with possession and distribution of child pornography. Payne attended provincial court in the city Wednesday morning.

Wisk Air, First Nations communities sign business deal

Wisk Air, First Nations communities sign business deal Three First Nation communities have inked a deal with Wisk Air Helicopters.

Sleeping Giant Park still closed after road washout

Highway 587 leading to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park remains closed as crews work to fix the 20 foot gap left after last week’s heavy rainfall.

Confederation College students net broadcasting awards

Confederation College’s broadcasting program was awarded national recognition this past weekend. Faculty and students attended the Broadcasters Educators Association of Canada Awards in Banff, Alta.

Mauro introduces private member’s bill

A local MPP wants celiac disease testing to be covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. Bill Mauro (Lib.
One year later

One year later

The ceiling in Jessica Sharpe’s kitchen still sags. There are cracks in her walls and the bathroom is still bubbling, a constant reminder of last year’s flood.

Teen convicted of manslaughter given two-year prison sentence

A Fort Hope teen who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2010 stabbing death of another teen in that community was sentenced on Tuesday at Thunder Bay's Superior Court of Justice.
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