Police investigate Mac's Mart robbery

Police said that five men dressed in dark clothing entered the store, two carrying knives and one carrying a baseball bat.

Tammy Keeash, 17, died while in care of child welfare system, chief says

by Jody Porter

First Nations leaders say they're left with more unanswered questions after the body of 17-year-old Tammy Keeash was discovered in a river in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Sunday.

Thunder Bay Man charged with drunk driving after passing out behind wheel near Windsor

Provincial police say someone called in a report about the stopped vehicle that was sitting at the corner of County Road 29 and Road 5 East on Sunday night.

'I'm here': Northwestern Ontario schools launch program to fight chronic absenteeism

by Cathy Alex

The Thunder Bay region is grappling with the highest absenteeism rate in the province.

Air Canada leaves teen 'trapped' alone overnight at Toronto's Pearson airport

by Jody Porter

Air Canada cannot use construction at Toronto's Pearson airport as an excuse for forcing a 15-year-old to spend a long, scary night alone, says the boy's mother.

Thunder Bay to go to court with former insurer over 2012 flood

by Jeff Walters

The City of Thunder Bay will take its former insurer, OMEX, to court.

Trapping course in northern Ontario revives traditions, cultural teachings

by Martha Troian

People in a northwestern Ontario First Nations community are relearning the skill of trapping for fur, reconnecting with history and the land — and they're becoming certified as trappers in the process.

Tammy Keeash, 17, found dead in Thunder Bay's Neebing-McIntyre Floodway

Thunder Bay Police have identified the body discovered along the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway on Sunday night.

Thunder Bay police searching for 13-year-old boy

Thunder Bay Police are looking for Josiah Begg, a 13-year-old boy who was last seen on the weekend.

Supply teachers reach deal with Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board

After 18 hours of bargaining, the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board has come to an agreement with its supply teachers.

First Nations school short $1M after province denies funding for off-reserve students

by Jody Porter

An Anishinaabe immersion school in Kenora, Ont., is a success with students and parents, but it can't convince the government to fund it.

New Thunder Bay woman watches water creep up in midst of southern Ontario flooding

A Thunder Bay, Ont. woman has been watching the flooding in southern Ontario first-hand over the past week, as rising water approached her family cottage in the township of Minden Hills.

One in custody, one wanted in stabbing near Canada Games Complex

Three victims were taken to hospital by ambulance, according to police.

Mayor's Mulligan aims to help keep SOS program on the street year-round

The Mayor's Mulligan, an annual golf tournament that raises funds for local charities, will support the SOS program, which provides services to the city's homeless.

Female's body found in Thunder Bay's Neebing McIntyre Floodway

Thunder Bay police said on Monday that the person's identity is unknown.

Commission has three months to study provincial representation in Ontario's far north

The province has officially created a commission that will look at creating two new ridings to better service First Nations communities in Ontario's far north.

Thousands of years old, and very few know about it: Manitou Mounds Historical Centre

by Jeff Walters

One of the oldest tourist attractions in northwestern Ontario hopes it can gain more visitors, while also preserving the past.

1 man dead, 1 charged with assault in Sandy Lake First Nation

A 49-year-old man is dead and a 24-year-old is charged with aggravated assault in Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario.

Health Care Connect referral rate drops below 10 per cent in northwestern Ontario

by Heather Kitching

The provincial program that connects people with family physicians failed for all but eight per cent of northwestern Ontario registrants last year. Health care professionals interviewed by the CBC blame the region's persistent doctor shortage.

New retail pharmacy coming to Thunder Bay hospital

A new retail pharmacy will open next year at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, specializing in chemotherapy drugs.

Why Great Lakes drownings spiked in 2016

Water safety advocates around the Great Lakes are hoping the upcoming summer won't follow a trend set last year.

Sparkles and bling! Matawa First Nations make sure everyone has a prom dress

by Heather Kitching

It's the start of prom season and peak wedding season, and Matawa First Nations Management in Thunder Bay, Ont., made sure nobody would miss a special event for want of a fancy dress.

No one has claimed baby found dead in Thunder Bay, Ont., 3 years after her death

by Jody Porter

Three years after a baby was found dead on the banks of a river in Thunder Bay, Ont., the coroner's office is still hoping to find the mother.

Fuhr and Hutton to join Orr again in Thunder Bay for Staal Foundation Open

The four-year-old tournament hosted by Thunder Bay, Ont. hockey family the Staal brothers, takes place July 10-16.

Railway tax changes could top up coffers of northern municipalities

A change in how railroads are taxed for their tracks in northern Ontario will boost the bottom line for many communities in the region.

City loses chance to appeal property tax case at Supreme Court

by Jeff Walters

The City of Thunder Bay has lost its chance to appeal a case to the Supreme Court of Canada.

What correctional officers are hoping for in a new Thunder Bay jail

A local correctional officer says a new jail will mean a healthier, safer environment for both inmates, and correctional staff in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Consultant after consultant hired to update Transit Master Plan

by Jeff Walters

The City of Thunder Bay will once again hire a consultant, to update the transit master plan originally approved by council in 2012.

Ontario's use of solitary confinement violates legal settlement, Human Rights Commissioner says

by Jody Porter

Ontario is saying the right things when it comes to reforming its corrections system, but a prominent human rights advocate questions whether the province will follow through.

Second dog owner charged in animal cruelty case

The charges stem from an investigation into neglected dogs near Longlac, Ont.

Port reports strong month

The port of Thunder Bay, Ont., was a busy place in April.

Ontario announces funding to replace Thunder Bay jail

New correctional facility will have 325 beds

Dryden police warn of parking ticket scam

That ticket you got via email is not real, police say

Dead cougar found near Thunder Bay starved to death, pathologist says

No word yet on whether the animal was wild or domestic, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Police charge Emo man with impaired driving

Ontario Provincial Police have charged an Emo, Ont. man with impaired driving following a traffic complaint Wednesday afternoon.

Homeowners in Dryden launch fight to save fire hall in northern Ontario city

by Cathy Alex

A proposal to close one of the two fire halls in Dryden is reopening an old rift in the northwestern Ontario city of 8,000 and leaving many concerned about what the plan means for their safety and their pocketbook. More than 100 gathered Wednesday night to talk it.

'You begin to think you deserve it': Racial profiling report outlines impact on Indigenous peoples

by Jody Porter

The constant and unwarranted scrutiny of store clerks, police and public servants leaves many racialized and Indigenous people in Ontario feeling mistrustful and unsafe, according to a new report.

Northwestern Ontario aviation changes fueled by growth

by Jeff Walters

Many of the recent changes in the aviation industry in northwestern Ontario can be attributed to growth in the industry, according to one aviation insider.

Ontario chiefs call for inquests after death of 2 First Nations girls in care

by Jody Porter

Chiefs from across Ontario are backing a call for mandatory inquests when children die while in the care of the child welfare system.

Video Kenora's fries are the best on the 'Trans-Canada Fryway'

by Marina von Stackelberg

Four friends from Toronto have taken the Canadian experience one step further: They're driving across the country, taste-testing every roadside french fry along the way.

Air Canada joins sponsors of U-18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay

Air Canada has stepped up as a sponsorship partner for an international baseball championship being held in September in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Sign here: Union Gas needs signatures to examine Red Rock extension

One community along the North Shore of Lake Superior hopes it has enough interest from homeowners to expand natural gas service.

Why one advocate wants you to talk to your kids, right now, about 13 Reasons Why

by Jody Porter

A suicide prevention advocate in Thunder Bay, Ont., is welcoming a new television show that has been widely criticized for making suicide glamorous.

'Fabulous, fast, fun': Dryden's Theatre 17 stages classic Neil Simon comedy

by Cathy Alex

The curtain rises Thursday night on Neil Simon's 'Rumours', the latest production from Theatre 17 in Dryden, Ontario. This year's performance will benefit the community's public library.

Gates are locked, animals remain at Chippewa Wildlife Exhibit

by Jeff Walters

The gate at the Chippewa Wildlife Exhibit was locked for the final time on Monday, but the facility continues to keep staff on hand, along with nearly two dozen animals.

These young artists' careers are taking off!

Art work by Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School students Jaylene Harper, Clara Adams and Christyn Koostachin is now on display at the Thunder Bay, Ont., airport.

Vandals strike Dryden business

Sometime between Saturday and Monday, twelve vehicles parked at a Grand Trunk Avenue business were damaged.

Vermilion Bay cafe earning reputation as prime spot for a break

The Comfort Table Bakery is on the north side of Highway 17, at roughly the halfway point for people driving between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.

One bag too many: Bag tags needed for third garbage item after July 1

by Jeff Walters

Homeowners in Thunder Bay will have to reduce, reuse and recycle even more, if they want to avoid paying for curbside garbage collection.

'Disappointed' mercury expert heads back to English Wabigoon River fearing 'deja vu'

by Jody Porter

A team of scientists set to resume field work on contamination in Ontario's English-Wabigoon River next week is worried the mercury may not get cleaned up.