Local News

Police in Fort Frances continue to search for the suspect of an armed robbery in that community. Officers of the Fort Frances detachment of the OPP are investigating an armed robbery that took place Tuesday, April 10 at about 10:20 p.m.

Thunder Bay’s Conservatory will remain closed at least until city council has a chance to examine a report on the facility in early June.

Thunder Bay’s millionaire count grew by two on Friday. Antonio (Tony) and Karen Biscardi are the latest big winners, matching six of six numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto 6/49 to earn a one-third share of the draw’s top prize.

A shed fire on a Fort William First Nations property resulted in significant damage, but no injuries were reported. Thunder Bay firefighters responded to the blaze just before midnight Thursday.

The owner of Centennial Golf Course is hoping the city elects to sell at least one of its municipally owned courses, saying it should make life easier for Thunder Bay’s private operators.

Motorists making their Monday morning commute on Oliver Road should expect delays because of upgrades to the area’s water system.

A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital on Thursday night after suffering non life-threatening injuries while riding his bike on Memorial Avenue.

It doesn’t appear job action by Air Canada pilots has led to any missed flights or delays in or out of Thunder Bay on Friday morning.

Mark Gwozdecky wears body armour and travels in an armoured vehicle surrounded by a protection detail whenever he travels to Baghdad. But it’s a different story when he’s in Amman, the capital city of Jordan.

Matthew Mancini wants to follow in the enormous footsteps of Terry Fox.