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Suspected phone scam uses MS Society name

Police and the MS Society of Thunder Bay are warning the public about a possible scam in the area.

Community centre could be coming down

A neighbourhood landmark might be coming down if council votes to demolish the Westfort Community Centre Monday night.

Water main break causes south side headache

A water main break near a busy south side intersection caused headaches for motorists and business in the area Wednesday. The water main rupture took place around 1 p.m. and forced the nearby Burger King on Edward Street to shutdown.
Airport records best July ever for passenger volumes

Airport records best July ever for passenger volumes

Passenger traffic at the city’s international airport is flying high as the Thunder Bay Airport Authority announced a record number of passenger-volume for July. Airport Authority CEO Scott McFadden said he attributes the 63,418 passengers, an 8.

OPP launching commercial vehicle blitz

OPP has launched a 24-hour highway safety blitz targeting commercial vehicles. The Operation Corridor aims to catch drivers who speed or change lanes aggressively. Sgt.
Stabbing, pepper spray assault make for a violent night for police

Stabbing, pepper spray assault make for a violent night for police

Three men allegedly working at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds were arrested and charged Wednesday following an incident in which a person was sprayed in the face with pepper spray.

Police arrest suspected mountain bike bandit

Police arrested a 46-year-old man after he allegedly attempted a day-time break-and-enter of a Westfort home Tuesday.

Former Uncle Frank’s re-opening with Cajun twist

One of Thunder Bay's oldest licensed restaurants is being brought back to life with a new look and a new name.

Police close highway after gas line rupture

Police and fire crews in Oliver-Paipoonge were rushed into action late Tuesday afternoon due to a broken natural gas line. The three-quarter inch pipe ruptured along Wing Road, just off Highway 11-17, at about 3:30 p.m.
Cold case charges

Cold case charges

A cold case more than 20 years in the making led to sexual assault charges Tuesday against an Ignace man.
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