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Two robbery suspects arrested after Sunday assault

THUNDER BAY – City police arrested two women following an afternoon robbery Sunday. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the incident took place near MacKenzie and Ogden Streets just after 2:30 p.m.

Oliver Paipoonge house fire being investigated

Official are investigating a house fire outside of the city Sunday. Thunder Bay Police Service and Oliver Paipoonge Fire Rescue responded to a fire call at a home on Kuuisto Road around 1 p.m. The fire was put out.
Run for hope

Run for hope

The story of Terry Fox had sort of slipped Ian Scott’s mind. A young runner himself, Scott was busy preparing for marathons last year. Then one day he watched Steve Nash’s documentary Into the Wind and it all came back to him.
Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain

Adolf Hitler’s first defeat was due partly to local hands. As the Nazi’s grip tightened on Europe, Hitler wanted to reach further and invade Britain.
Money for nothing?

Money for nothing?

Global Sticks offered the world ice cream and corn dog sticks, tongue depressors and paint paddles.
Roaring gifts

Roaring gifts

While they’ll be arriving at local homes by sleigh later this year, toys were taken across town in style by motorcycles Saturday.
Public service unions hold rally against federal cuts

Public service unions hold rally against federal cuts

A Second World War veteran says the federal government should be ashamed of itself.
Educated rally: teachers, supporters fight Putting Students First Act

Educated rally: teachers, supporters fight Putting Students First Act

Education workers say they’re out to teach the minority Liberal-led government a lesson. More than a dozen teachers and support staff protested outside the offices of MPPs Bill Mauro (Lib.
Dozens of area public-sector jobs axed

Dozens of area public-sector jobs axed

Another 48 jobs have been cut from the public service industry in Northwestern Ontario.
Cost of kindergarten a multi-million venture for boards

Cost of kindergarten a multi-million venture for boards

Accommodating full-day kindergarten in Thunder Bay is an expensive task.
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