Local News

Fort William Historical Park has placed the Great Rendezvous on hiatus. Officials with the Old Fort announced it would be suspending the summer event this year because of dwindling attendance.

Two teens accused in the murder of a 16-year-old in 2010 have pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges.

No one appeared injured after a car traveling down Highway 61 collided into the rear of a school bus with children on board. The collision happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Broadway Avenue.

The local Multiple Sclerosis Society chapter is hoping to walk away from a crisis. Last year, the society helped 85 people who suffer from MS with equipment to help them with mobility issues.

Adding Japanese content to Lakehead University’s student body was a top priority for the mayor during an official visit to Gifu City, Japan.

There have been no new evacuations and no homes have been damaged by a forest fire near Kirkland Lake. About 300 people were told to leave residential and cottage areas at Goodfish and Nettie Lake for safety reasons on Sunday.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief reminded Prince Charles on Tuesday of the treaty obligations the British government signed with First Nations people. Beardy met briefly with the visiting prince in Toronto, part of the latest royal visit to Canada.

It appears that anything, including a move, is possible with OLG’s new plan for the Thunder Bay casino. A request for information went out to the private sector last week to operate the 13,000-square foot facility.

City police have laid several charges against a 20-year old woman as a result of auto-pedestrian collision Saturday morning at Langworthy Crescent and Oliver Road. The female victim wasn't serious injured.

The circus is coming to Fort William Gardens.