Thunder Bay, Ont., correctional officers honoured by province for actions during 2015 jail riot

A dozen Thunder Bay correctional officers were among the 33 honoured by the province this week at the 2017 Corrections Awards Ceremony in Toronto.

Marathon assisted-living facility on track for fall 2018 opening

Marathon's long-in-the-works assisted living unit is right on schedule for a projected fall 2018 opening, the town's chief administrative officer confirmed this week.

Hearing 'their hurt, their pain': Law Society of Upper Canada reviews handling of Indigenous issues

by Cathy Alex

"Listening and learning," was the goal of a special meeting Wednesday with Indian Residential School survivors, Indigenous leaders and members of the community of Sioux Lookout, Ont., says Paul Schabas, the president of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

'A concern for everyone': OPP warn of connection between lonely kids online, human trafficking

by Cathy Alex

The tragic connection between the online world and child pornography, runaways, missing persons and human trafficking was front and centre at a two-day conference Wednesday and Thursday in Kenora, Ontario.

Gun, drugs reportedly seized by Thunder Bay police in search of south-side residence

Two people face charges after Thunder Bay police reportedly seized an illegally modified firearm, as well as drugs, at a south-side address on Wednesday.

Video Family brings generations of tradition to Thunder Bay, Ont.

For avid traveller David Bruno, one thing is certain: Thunder Bay will always call him back home.

Audio Want a career in video games? Writer say be flexible, cooperative

by Kris Ketonen

The video game industry can be a tough crate to smash, but would-be developers have a crowbar up their sleeve: social media. That's the opinion of game writer, Ann Lemay.

Lynn Beyak removed from all Senate committees

by John Paul Tasker

Sen. Lynn Beyak has been removed from all Senate committees, a week after a series of controversial remarks about First Nations people came to light.

OPP use stun gun, spike belt after driver reportedly flees from police during traffic stop

A 19-year-old Stouffville, Ont., man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing Ontario Provincial Police in Nipigon, Ont.

No injuries in apartment fire on Thunder Bay's south side

There were no injuries resulting from a fire that broke out in the kitchen of an apartment on Thunder Bay's south side on Thursday.

54-year-old man injured in Balmoral Street single-vehicle crash dies, police say

The sole occupant of a pickup truck involved in a single-vehicle collision on Balmoral Street in Thunder Bay. Ont., on September 13 has died as a result of his injuries, police said Thursday.

Kenora man arrested in drug investigation

A Kenora man is facing several drug-related charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in the Northwestern Ontario city.

Audio A mine was once here: reclamation underway at Hemlo in northern Ontario

by Jeff Walters

It is considered to be one of the best gold mine camps in Canada, and the reclamation underway at the Hemlo Gold Camp near Marathon, Ont., could also make it one of the best mining cleanups in the country.

Audio Newcomers to Canada could fill northern Ontario's employment gap, rural job agency says

Newcomers to Canada have skills that can help fill employment gaps in places like northern Ontario, and an Ontario agency is working to make that happen.

Cruz Pelletier sentenced in 2015 killing of Larissa Charlie-Stillaway at Chippewa Rd. home

The man charged in connection with the death of 22-year-old Larissa Charlie-Stillaway in 2015 has been sentenced in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Northwestern Ontario municipal leaders to Senator Lynn Beyak: Resign!

An organization representing northwestern Ontario municipalities is calling for Canadian senator Lynn Beyak's resignation after she made what the group says are "ignorant and erroneous " remarks about the country's Indigenous population.

Patrick Elmer O'Keese, charged with McVicar Creek-area homicide in Thunder Bay, makes 1st court appearance

A 22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged with second-degree murder remains in custody after making a first appearance in court on Wednesday.

Video Thunder Bay a 'perfect sweet spot,' say city's Northwood councillor

For Thunder Bay business owner and city councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Thunder Bay is the "perfect sweet spot."

Ontario to introduce $50,000 fine for careless drivers who kill

by Nick Boisvert

Ontario is proposing new driving legislation that would be among the toughest in the country. The plan would drastically increase the punishment for careless drivers who kill or injure, and escalate fines and penalties for a host of other offences.

Thunder Bay Counselling aims to help improve wealth of Thunder Bay, Ont. residents

Reducing poverty and imrpoving wealth for Thunder Bay, Ont., families and individuals is the goal of a new, free financial counseling program.

Audio Northern Ontario restaurant owners face unique, small-town challenges

Maxime and Angela Santerre aren't about to shy away from a culinary challenge.

Porter Airlines to open crew base in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Porter Airlines says a newly-announced crew base in Thunder Bay will create about 40 pilot and crew jobs in the northern Ontario city.

Young caregivers need support as numbers grow, University of Waterloo researcher says

by Cathy Alex, Kris Ketonen

The number of young caregivers in Canada is on the rise and they need support to deal with the high levels of anxiety, stress and guilt they're experiencing, people in Thunder Bay heard during a presentation Tuesday, hosted by Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health.

Access Point Northwest website in Thunder Bay streamlines social service referrals

A new online service hopes to help those in need of mental health, housing, chronic pain management or outpatient services in Thunder Bay, Ont., find the appropriate local service quickly and easily.

Police seek public assistance in 32-year-old missing person case

Thunder Bay police are hoping a renewed call for public assistance will lead to information that will help close a 32-year-old missing person case.

Audio 'I love my city': 'It's a little big city': Thunder Bay offers culture and tradition, photographer says

For professional photographer Patrick Chondon, it's not just culture and tradition that makes Thunder Bay noteworthy — it's the fact that it can be experienced so easily.

22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged in relation to August homicide, assault near Marina Park

A 22-year-old Thunder Bay man has been arrested in connection with a homicide and assault that occurred near Marina Park last month.

Updated Don Rusnak appointed parliamentary secretary to minister of Indigenous Services

Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak has been appointed the parliamentary secretary to Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, the federal government announced Tuesday.

Sanction hearing for former Thunder Bay, Ont., investment advisor set for October

A penalty hearing for a former Thunder Bay, Ont., investment advisor, found to have used clients' money for personal reasons, has been scheduled for October.

Take a look behind the scenes at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Close to 1,600 permanent collection items are stored at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.

Breaking down barriers to solve missing persons cases: Wabaseemoong hosts workshop

by Cathy Alex

Wabaseemong Independent First Nation, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Treaty 3 Police Service are joining forces to host a missing person awareness day in the community on Tuesday.

Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection in Canada, U.S.

Toys "R" Us, the big box toy retailer struggling with $5 billion US in long-term debt, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. ahead of the key holiday shopping season, and its Canadian subsidiary is seeking similar protection through a court in Ontario.

Garnet Angeconeb, Sioux Lookout, Ont., cultural bridge-builder, says he's disappointed with Senator's remarks

by Matt Prokopchuk

A northwestern Ontario resident who received the Order of Canada for his work in social justice advocacy and improving race relations says he's "disappointed" and "disgusted" by recent comments made by Senator Lynn Beyak.

Cheaper homes, hard on the health system: Small Northern Ontario communities

by Jeff Walters

A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that newcomers moving to Northern Ontario, because of cheap housing prices, may be more than some small communities health care systems can handle.

Mark Boucher, subject of 2016 manhunt, sentenced for aggravated assault

A man charged with aggravated assault in 2016 after, what police called, a serious assault on the Fort William First Nation has been sentenced.

Police seek van after cyclist struck in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Thunder Bay police are searching for the driver of a black van involved in a collision with a cyclist on the city's north side last week.

Winnipeg men fined nearly $15k for fishing violations

Two men from Winnipeg, MB, have been fined nearly $15,000 in total for various fishing violations, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) said Monday.

'Great legacy' of Terry Fox inspires a new generation

by Cathy Alex

A six-year-old girl contributed the $100 she earned through her summer lemonade stand to this year's fundraising efforts at the Terry Fox Run. Organizers in Thunder Bay, Ont., said about 400 people took part in Sunday's annual event, and about $12,000 was collected.

Thunder Bay, Ont., police chief J.P. Levesque to stand trial in December

Thunder Bay's police chief will stand trial over charges of obstruction of justice and breach of trust in December.

Thunder Bay, Ont., man charged with arson, impaired driving

A 36-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing numerous charges, including arson and impaired driving, after a suspicious structural fire on Dog Lake Road.

Audio 'I love my city': Metis artist finds inspiration in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Five years ago, two-spirited Metis mosaic artist Michel Dumont was at a Thunder Bay methadone clinic. Today, he's showing his artwork in Toronto. And therein lies one of the great strengths of Thunder Bay, Dumont told CBC - the city's ability to celebrate it's people, no matter what.

34-year-old man charged with aggravated assault in Thunder Bay, Ont.

A 34-year-old Webequie First Nation man has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident at a Picton Avenue residence in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Where the federal NDP leadership candidates stand on the issues

by Éric Grenier

Voting for the NDP leadership begins today with a choice of four candidates with differences in style and also differences on the substance of their policies.

Audio A league of their own: Treaty 3 baseball teams building community, love of sports

by Matt Prokopchuk

A recreational baseball league in the Treaty 3 territory west of Thunder Bay, Ont., is using sport to bring communities together, promote healing and foster a love of sports among children and adults.

Howling for hockey? Wake up with the wolves - again

CBC Thunder Bay and the Lakehead University Thunderwolves are joining forces again this month to showcase some of the city's best hockey talent.

Opinion Sen. Beyak got one thing right: more of the same for First Nations is not the answer

by Charnel Anderson

Unfortunately, just about everything else in her open letter — in which she suggested First Nations should give up their status cards in exchange for Canadian citizenship — was wrong.

Blog Walters Gets His Wings: Under the hood

by Jeff Walters

Imagine driving down the highway, at 100 MPH, yes miles per hour, but you can't see where you're going.

When is a beaver a turtle?: Students at Thunder Bay school learn about fishing, trapping

by Cathy Alex

Fur, fishing, and feathers were on the agenda Friday at Kingsway Park elementary school in Thunder Bay, Ont., as students marked national Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day one day early.

Feds, province fund more northwestern Ontario highway twinning

The federal government is lending its support to the ongoing effort to twin Highway 11-17 between Thunder Bay and Nipigon in northwestern Ontario.

Woman climbs interior roof at Victoriaville mall in Thunder Bay

A situation at Victoriaville shopping centre on Thunder Bay's south side that saw a young woman climb onto an interior roof has come to a peaceful resolution.