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Taking more calls

A near doubling of 911 calls over the past 10 years, combined with a hefty increase in non-emergency patient transfers has Superior North EMS searching for new ways to do business.
Buses crash

Buses crash

Two city buses collided on Algoma Street in front of the Italian Cultural Centre Monday afternoon, sending a few people to the hospital with minor injuries.
Watching water

Watching water

Water quantity and quality in the Great Lakes is first and foremost on Joe Comuzzi’s mind these days.

Police find body of missing Kenora woman

The OPP Criminal Investigations Branch is investigating the death of a young woman in Kenora. Deidra Lynn Chukra, 24, was reported missing on Friday. Her body was discovered Sunday morning on the shore near Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

Truck, pedestrian collide at highway intersection

A truck struck a 19-year-old woman Saturday after the pedestrian attempted to cross an intersection during a red light, police said. Thunder Bay detachment OPP officers responded to the vehicle-pedestrian collision just before 10 p.m.
Following the clues

Following the clues

A trail of evidence – including an opened bar door, packsack and photo identification – led police officers to a would-be suspected robber’s hiding spot early Monday morning.
Networking in style

Networking in style

A local clothing designer wanted to show elegance, maturity and sophistication for an older audience at her first fashion show at the women’s expo.
Keeping traditional languages alive

Keeping traditional languages alive

An annual student-run powwow focused its theme on trying to keep First Nation languages alive in urban communities.

Children’s mental health discussed

One in five Ontario children suffer from some type of mental health issue. That's according to Children's Centre Foundation Thunder Bay, which hosted a round table discussion with community leaders and mental health and service agencies Friday.

Province announces two area solar projects

The province announced the approval of more than 500 new green energy projects around Ontario, including two here in the Northwest.
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