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The train campaign

The train campaign

Bruce Hyer shed tears as he rode the last passenger train that travelled through Northwestern Ontario 23 years ago. “It was a sad day,” said the Independent MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North.
Strategic shift

Strategic shift

A decline in high school enrollment is forcing Confederation College to look elsewhere for students. The college’s president, Jim Madder, gave an update on the school’s performance last year at a breakfast meeting Friday.
Vehicle flipped

Vehicle flipped

Police are investigating a crash that flipped an SUV on its side and sent one person to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The collision happened around 5 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Arthur Street and James Street.
Challenges ahead

Challenges ahead

The emergency department at the region’s hospital will be losing six of its doctors in the coming months. The department has already seen three doctors leave -- two due to retirement -- in the past year.
Bus driver’s bill

Bus driver’s bill

John Rafferty is introducing a bill he says will make transit drivers across the country safer.

City names newest Aboriginal Liaison

The City of Thunder Bay has hired its newest Aboriginal Liaison. Ann Magiskan will take over the role formerly held by Anna Gibbon, who left to become a Justice of the Peace earlier this year.
New charges

New charges

City police have filed fresh charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, against the man accused of heading a criminal organization.
Part of north side to be without power tonight as Hydro crews repair damaged line

Part of north side to be without power tonight as Hydro crews repair damaged line

A large portion of the City's north side will be without power Thursday evening after a backhoe struck a primary electrical cable. The electrical cable was damaged just before noon near the corner of South High Street and Second Avenue.

Earth Care open house to detail current initiatives

Earth Care Thunder Bay is presenting ideas and new initiatives to the public during an open house scheduled for Thursday evening. The event takes place at 5 p.m. at the Water Garden Pavillion at Prince Arthur’s Landing.

Permits required for outdoor fires: Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue

The city’s fire department is reminding residents about the need for burning permits for outdoor fires.
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