Local News

Thunder Bay is getting a Dragons’ Den-style event next month, but with a twist.

The city’s airport had a big year in 2012. The Thunder Bay International Airport held its annual general meeting Tuesday, and officials reported that there was a six per cent increase in passenger traffic in 2012.

Kenora’s MPP is trying to put Neskantaga First Nation’s plight on Queen’s Park’s Radar. The fly-in community has been hit by a recent epidemic of suicides and as a result has called a state of emergency. .

Two occupants of a transport truck suffered serious injuries after their rig crashed near Pays Plat Tuesday. The 53-year-old passenger had to be extricated from the wreck.

Ontario caved into bullying when it accepted the renewable energy application for a proposed wind farm on the Nor’Wester Mountain range, says the president of an opposition group. Horizon Wind Inc.

Waterways are an important part of life in the Northwest. And in order to operate even a small commercial vessel, you have to be certified.

The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute is losing its CEO. Michael Wood is resigning as the CEO and vice president of research for the organization. Board chairman Keith Jobbitt said it was a mutual understanding for everyone to move forward.

More than 300 motorcycle riders will again be revving their engines this June for a good cause. The 13th annual Ride for Dad campaign launched Tuesday.

City police will launch an informative video Wednesday about abuse. The Thunder Bay Police Service is launching the video to help inform First Nation residents about elder abuse. The video is narrated by local elder Ma-Nee Chacaby.

A heavy foot alerted police to a motorist suspected of driving with several kilograms of cocaine in his vehicle. OPP officers spotted the speeder Monday afternoon on Highway 17-A in Kenora. Police stopped the motorist and searched the vehicle.