Local News

Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Grand Chief warns that development of the Ring of Fire won’t go ahead unless First Nation communities can feel a positive economic impact.

THUNDER BAY -- A shortfall of $27,000 from last year’s Christmas Cheer campaign means there will be less food in this year’s hampers.

THUNDER BAY -- Every five minutes, another person in Canada is diagnosed with dementia.

THUNDER BAY -- There are still times people take a step back from Rene Boucher when he tells them he is living with HIV.

THUNDER BAY -- The province and the elementary teachers’ union have reached an impasse, which could result in strike action as early as Dec. 5.

THUNDER BAY -- Ridding the streets of drunk drivers is worth 7,000 free hot chocolates or coffees, says an executive with Mac’s Convenience stores.

THUNDER BAY -- The 30-year-old man charged in connection with a hit-and-run that took the life of a Thunder Bay woman will remain in custody until at least Monday.

THUNDER BAY -- A higher demand on services created in part because of the May floods means Shelter House Thunder Bay will need residents to dig deeper into their pockets this holiday season.

THUNDER BAY -- City crews have closed down a portion of Archibald and Leith Streets after a gaping hole appeared Thursday afternoon in the pavement. A city worker attributed the damage to a water main break. He told tbnewswatch.

THUNDER BAY -- Local motorists are among the safest drivers in Ontario, according to a recent study.