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Fort Frances mill expected to resume operations

Operations at Abitibi Bowater's Fort Frances Mill are expected to return to normal Friday night. The shutdown came on Tuesday when staff discovered the mill exceeded its biochemical oxygen demand limits.

Warm weather helps stick factory construction

Bruce Hynnes wants to give a shout-out to Mother Nature. Hynnes, the owner of Hood Logging Equipment who is building a state-of-the-art factory to house newly formed company Global Sticks Inc.
Warrant issued

Warrant issued

Thunder Bay Police have a man in custody and issued a Canada-wide warrant for a second suspect after an alleged assault and kidnapping incident Wednesday morning at a north-side hotel.

Meeting looks at workplace toxins

Toxins in the workplace was the topic of discussion at a Thunder Bay and District Injured Worker’s Support Group meeting Thursday night.

Use of Dalton Days unknown

Ontario labour leaders who attended pre-budget meetings say they remain uncertain whether Dalton Days are on the horizon.
What to do?

What to do?

The city has a lot of land along the Kaministiqua River and is looking for the public’s help on how to use it.

OPP seize $15K worth of Oxy

Police seized nearly $15,000 worth of Oxycodone pills following two searches in Sioux Lookout.

Highway plans worry residents

Shuniah residents are expressing concerns over the plans for the proposed four-laning of Highway 11/17 from Mackenzie to Birch Beach Road.

Pioneer Ridge outbreak now facility-wide

Health Unit officials say a gastrointestinal illness at Pioneer Ridge is now affecting the entire facility. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been canceled until further notice.

Nurses, students learn leadership skills

A group of Thunder Bay nurses and future nurses are learning how to become better leaders in their work place. Officials with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario say leadership is an important part of their practice.
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