Local News

Police in Fort Frances have arrested a suspect in connection with an April armed robbery. Officers with the Rainy River District Detachment of the OPP arrested a 22-year-old man on Thursday, May 31, just before 7 p.m.

The provinces' chief coroner has called a joint inquest into the deaths of seven Aboriginal teens who were attending school in Thunder Bay.

The Fort William Historical Park is back open for business. The park had been closed for most of the week as a precaution after Monday’s heavy rainfall and flooding.

The city and relief agencies continue to increase recovery efforts after Monday’s flood. As of Thursday morning, national donation campaigns by the Red Cross and Salvation Army had raised around $60,000.

Students at Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute helped Bridge the Gap between youth and seniors Thursday. Seniors from the community came to the High Street school to mingle with students and see some live entertainment from the youth.

Water in the city’s sewer system is starting to recede and the main pumping station will be accessible soon.

Residents on Silver Falls Road are being warned that more water will be released from the Dog Lake Dam. The OPP, Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario Power Generation sent out a joint media advisory Thursday afternoon.

A portion of the Sapawe - Upsala Road is being shut down by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources in Atikokan. The MNR made the decision to close the road because of an overflow of the Seine River.

Nuclear Waste and proper ways to deal with industry are the big issues for First Nation communities along the north shore of Lake Superior.

A new video has been launched to help reduce children’s exposure to household toxic chemicals. The video was created using input from local parents, agencies and staff members at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.