Local News

The Christmas spirit of giving was alive and well on Monday at Confederation College.

THUNDER BAY -- Four lucky Thunder Bay residents are among the big winners in this years Canadian Cancer Society VIP Lottery. Leading the way is Peter Rusak, who has won a 2013 Mazda 3 Sport, valued at over $27,000.

THUNDER BAY -- Kathleen Wynne thinks Northern Ontario should have an opportunity to look at legislation and policy that has an impact on the region and make recommendations to improve it.

THUNDER BAY -- Education, economic development and Aboriginal issues were font and centre as Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls met for a debate in the city Sunday.

For hundreds of people in the city Christmas came early thanks to a local business. The Salvation Army’s 19 th annual community Christmas dinner was served up Sunday with everything from turkey to eggnog all thanks to the Valhalla Inn.

Protesters from various causes all attempted to bend the ear of one of the Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls as they arrived for their second debate.

Two Northern Ontario doctors received top marks from their patients for exceptional work. Adam Moir, a family doctor in Dryden, and Andrew Siren, an Obstetrician and gynaecologist in Thunder Bay, have both received the Patients Choice Award.

Local elementary teachers will go on strike this week but only for 24 hours.

Sandra Pupatello would focus on jobs, the economy and party renewal if the Liberals choose her to lead.

Gerard Kennedy thinks it’s time for action in the North. The Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful said he wants a Northern strategy that sees faster results in development, including resource sharing to improve quality of life in the region.