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Possible cost increase

Possible cost increase

The city’s contribution to the first phase of Prince Arthur’s Landing may increase following a report Monday night. Waterfront project manager Katherine Dugmore said council’s $14.
Balancing act

Balancing act

Throughout Cindy Crowe’s life, she said she wouldn’t get involved in politics. That changed when she had a vision telling her to run for city council. Crowe, 50, attended the political forum at the Lakehead Labour Centre on Saturday.

Marathon Pulp cleanup hits snag

The clean up of industrial chemicals from the idled Marathon Pulp Mill has hit another snag. The removal of millions of litres of black liquor has been delayed by numerous problems since December. Tembec project manager Bob Gregor said about 1.

Trillium hands out $800K to regional groups

The Ontario Trillium Foundation dished out $2 million in grants to community projects across the province Friday, with nearly $800,000 going to the Northwest. MPPs Bill Mauro (Lib. Thunder Bay – Atikokan) and Michael Gravelle (Lib.
Keeping fit for the heart

Keeping fit for the heart

Red River Coun. Brian McKinnon says busy schedules can often get in the way of exercise, but he does his best to hit the gym on a regular basis.
Keeping fit for the heart

Keeping fit for the heart

Red River Coun. Brian McKinnon says busy schedules can often get in the way of exercise, but he does his best to hit the gym on a regular basis.
Toyota’s fix

Toyota’s fix

The fix is a simple sliver of metal, but without it Toyota fears its 2009 and 2010 customers could be at risk, including as many as 800 in Thunder Bay. The world’s largest automaker has been forced to recall about 2.
Building a business

Building a business

St. John Kakegamic is looking to graphic design for his future, specifically to make posters for events or any use people might need. For now, it’s just a school project for the Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School student’s Grade 11 business class.
Layton confirms prostate cancer diagnosis

Layton confirms prostate cancer diagnosis

Federal NDP leader Jack Layton announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Layton confirmed the diagnosis with media at a news conference Friday.

Northern tourism groups against financial merge

Two Nothwestern Ontario tourism groups are fighting to stay separate, after being told they're funding would be merged back in December.
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