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Sailboat flips, passengers OK

No one was injured after a sailboat flipped over on Wednesday night. Just before 7 p.m.
Sheepdogs soar

Sheepdogs soar

Dr. Hook spent their entire career trying to get their picture on the elusive cover of the Rolling Stone. They got there, but it took years of trying.
Train talk

Train talk

Without the necessary transportation infrastructure, development in the Ring of Fire cannot happen, said Raymond Ferris.

Red Rock Indian Band chief won't seek re-election

A well-known political figure around the region has decided to take some time away from the spotlight. Red Rock Indian Band Chief Pierre Pelletier has decided he will not let his name stand in next month's election.
Access denied

Access denied

The city is excluding people with disabilities from area playgrounds by not making them accessible a local woman says.
Walking to inspire

Walking to inspire

At a young age, Kenny Kawtiash stopped going to school. It wasn’t until the death of his grandmother Annette Kowtiash that he decided to turn his life around and inspire others to do the same.
Learning trail opens at Mission Marsh

Learning trail opens at Mission Marsh

Visitors to the Mission Marsh can learn while they walk thanks to the opening of a unique, new trail. The Mission Marsh Learning Trail was officially opened Wednesday morning.
Regretful action

Regretful action

A 24-year-old-man charged with cutting down a tree at Boulevard Lake says he regrets what he has done. Robert Harris briefly appeared in Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Wednesday.

Firefighters contain blaze

Firefighters managed to contain an Essex Street fire to a bedroom basement on Tuesday night. Five pumpers and 22 firefighters responded to the blaze, which left extensive heat and smoke damage throughout the house.
Debate requested

Debate requested

Organizers of the Northern Ontario Regional Conference want to hear what the provincial leaders have to say up close and in person.
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