Tornado ready to hire

Tornado Medical Systems is ready to hire staff.  The medical imaging company is looking for software developers, electrical, mechanical and optical engineers.  Regional Research Institute CEO Michael Power says the company sees the community's potential.  A recruitment drive is being held on Friday.

Car break in's increase

Thunder Bay Police are reporting an increase in theft in the City's south core. Police say a number of vehicles in downtown Fort William have been broken into in recent weeks.  Car windows have been smashed and valuable items have been stolen.

T-Wolves begin playoff run

The LU Thunderwolves begin the OUA hockey playoffs Wednesday night on the road.   The T-Wolves take on the Waterloo Warriors in the best of three West Division quarter finals.  The series shifts to Thunder Bay for game two on Friday night and game three if necessary on Saturday.

L-U closer to getting a law school

Lakehead University is taking the next step towards getting a law school.   The proposed school's curriculum has received approval from the Federation of Law Societies in Canada. University President Brian Stevenson says it's considered one of the final steps in the approval process.   The final decision rests with the Ontario government.

Divers begin search for Wabasse

The James Street swing bridge is closed today as police search the Kam River.  It's part of their investigation into the disappearance of 15 year old Jordan Wabasse.  OPP divers are taking part in the search. 

Wood supplies awarded

The provincial government continues to dole out wood allocations piece-meal.   A total of 11 companies are the latest recipients of wood supply for their businesses.  That includes the AbiBow sawmill on the Fort William First Nation which receives 221 cubic metres and Garden Lake Timber gets 10 thousand cubic metres.

Council green lights waterfront

Thunder Bay City Council is not happy with administration over the waterfront project's unexpected costs. That's according to Councillor Rebecca Johnson; she was just one of many who voiced their concerns at last night's meeting. City Manager Tim Commisso says they were too optomistic when they told council they were on budget in the fall. Council voted to take the dollars needed to complete this part of the project from Phase 2.

No name for the hotel yet

There's still no name attached to the 4 star hotel that's supposed to set up on the newly developed waterfront.  City Manager Tim Commisso says talks are continuing and work is expected to get started in June.  Commisso adds that the hotel's ownership group wants to hold off on announcing the name until all contracts are finalized.

Council supports Pride Week

Thunder Bay City Council has thrown it's support behind "Thunder Pride" week. Councillor Andrew Foulds says we should be embracing these type of initiatives because it helps the lives of teens and adults living alternative lifestyles.  The week long event will celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people.  Mayor Keith Hobbs says he's proud to support the initiative and notes the community needs to embrace the LGBT community.  Hobbs says one city councillor has received nasty comments over the Pride week.  The celebrations are scheduled for June.

1 man protest at City Hall

The waterfront project cost overruns lead to a one man protest at Monday's City Council meeting.  Ray Smith says he feels council is wasting tax payer money and calls the project a get rich scheme benefitting a select few.  Smith adds the City should have let residents vote on whether or not they wanted the waterfront development.

Local investment expert not surprised by review

Industry Minister Tony Clement says his department will review the proposed merger of the operators of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Thunder Bay investment expert Blake Cameron says he's not surprised by the move.  He says it has the potential to be a political issue in the same way that the sale of the Saskatchewan Potash Corporation became.  This review too, will determine if the deal would be a net benefit to Canada.

Verdict hits raw nerve with victim's family

It's not guilty for a young Lakehead University student. Judge Helen Pierce dismissed a dangerous driving charge against 21 year old Thomas Charlton. It's in connection with the 2008 traffic death of 14 year old Spencer Bjorklund. Charlton's Lawyer Peter Mrowiec says it was a fair judgement.  When the verdict was read, family and friends of Spencer stormed from the courtroom cursing and yelling out that the process was a fraud.  Spencer's mother Mary-Ann Anderson called the judgement appalling

Walk remembers murder victims

A walk to remember missing and murdered aboriginal woman took place over the noon hour.  It started at Simpson and Victoria and wound it's way to the Lakehead Labour Centre. It was put on by the Full Moon Memory Walk.  

Regional has a valentine for heart patients

The Regional Health Sciences Centre has a new short term care area for Cardiac Patients. The unit was officially opened Monday and will serve patients who need to spend the night after surgery. Doctor Marc Henderson says this will enhance patient recovery. The next step in the hospital's renovations will be the completion of the second Cath Lab next month.

Outfitters jack up the pressure

Angry Northwestern Ontario tourist outfitters are hoping for action from the Natural Resources Minister. They've fired off a letter to Linda Jeffery demanding that a 700 per cent increase in land fee permits be reversed. Their point man is Paul Boucher of the Ogoki lodge who says the message to Jeffery is..."talk to us." Boucher says these are desperate times for outfitters and they don't need such a hefty increase

Underwater search to begin Tuesday

It'll be Tuesday before divers can begin their search of the Kam River.    City police inspector Andy Hay says it's part of the investigation into the disappearance of 15 year Jordan Wabasse.  Hay says the dive team is driving in from Orillia.   He says they have some specific equipment required for such investigations.  The search is being conducted near the James Street swing bridge where some footprints were found near some open water.

Police divers to search the Kam

OPP divers are going to be searching the Kam River near the James Street swing bridge Monday.   Police say that volunteers looking for missing teen Jordan Wabasse found footprints in the snow in an area near some open water.  The discovery was made at around 3:30 Sunday afternoon.

Still no sign of missing teen

Thunder Bay Police are still looking for 15 year old Jordan Wabasse. He's been missing for a week. The Webequie First Nation teen was last seen Monday evening getting off a transit bus in the area of Holt Place and Mary Street. Police say he lived in a boarding house in that area. They have released a surveillance photo from the Intercity Shopping Centre taken earlier the same evening he disappeared.

Teen remains missing

The search for missing 15 year old JordanWabasse has a new twist.  City police are asking people in the area of Holt Place and Mary Street to look in their sheds, garages and anyplace someone could take shelter.  Wabasse was last seen on Monday evening getting off a transit bus in that area.  Police say they have interviewed a person who was on the bus at the time but that person didn't provide any new information. They say that although he was last seen Monday evening, he wasn't reported missing until Tuesday evening.   Wabasse is from the  Webequie First Nation.  He has been here since September attending school.  He was living at a boarding house on Holt Place.  The boy's family has travelled here and are working with police. The Nishnawbe Aski Nation is also providing assistance.

Sixth Annual 7 Sacred Teachings Youth Gathering

The 6th Annual 7 Sacred Teachings Youth Gathering is starting today. The main objective of the gathering is to teach youth about the culture, traditions and self respect. With over 100 people already in attendance they are expecting plenty more to take part from surrounding areas. People from all ages are welcome and encouraged to join. The event will be held from today until Monday at the Norwester Hotel and Resort.