Local News

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

THUNDER BAY -- It's been called Ontario's largest retail Christmas Land, and Friday Vanderwees Home and Garden will celebrate the season with its 19th annual Festival of Lights Fireworks Display.

Two people have been sent to hospital with undetermined injuries after a two-vehicle collision in the city’s north end.

THUNDER BAY -- Job sanctions were reinstated in local high schools Thursday. Lakehead Public Schools announced late Wednesday they were advised by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation job sanctions would be reinstated immediately.

THUNDER BAY -- Some seniors living at McKellar Place are worried they could be forced to pay rent twice in January. Tenants are expected to make the move from McKellar to the new Sister Leila Greco Apartments.

THUNDER BAY -- Drugs, booze and a gun were found in an RV last month as a U.S. couple tried to cross the border into Canada. On Oct.

THUNDER BAY -- A local man faces three charges after a weekend crash. Last Saturday, a blue Ford Focus crossed the centre line on Arthur Street and hit a grey Mazda sedan. The Mazda was then hit by an approaching vehicle.

THUNDER BAY -- Elizabeth Witmer admits there have been a lot of negatives when it comes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The provincial compensation organization is facing $14.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's fire department hopes council approves its plan to build a new fire station along West Frederica Street.

THUNDER BAY -- City police are looking for public assistance regarding a crash in which a yellow Jeep struck a pole twice before fleeing. Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the incident took place at 8 p.m.