Yves Fricot on election

Yves Fricot is the Liberal candidate for Thunder Bay-Superior North. Fricot says voters in the riding want to be able to find work and raise families without having to leave the region. Fricot says if he's elected he wants to work with MPs from other parts of Canada facing the same challenges as Northwestern Ontario to come up with solutions.

Harvey ready for election

Richard Harvey is running for the Conservatives in Thunder Bay-Superior North. Harvey says he feels there was a lot of voting along party lines during the last session of Parliament, which ran contrary to the interests of Northwestern Ontario. Harvey—who’s also mayor of Nipigon— believes he can do a better job of representing the region in Ottawa. Harvey says unemployment and economic recovery are the main concerns of the voters he’s been talking to.

Polar Bear Plunge

The second annual Polar Bear Plunge saw some brave swimmers leaping into the chilly waters behind the Slovak Legion Saturday afternoon. The thrill seekers were raising money for Special Olympics Ontario.

Citizen Satisfaction Survey

City Council is getting the results of a citizen satisfaction survey during Monday's meeting. The poll conducted by Ipsos-Reid Public Affairs looked at a number of factors like quality of life and how city services are being delivered. The survey results can be used by city council to help make decisions.

Bouncer threatened with knife

Police have arrested a 17 year old male last night who allegedly threatened a bouncer at a Victoria Avenue bar with a knife. According to police, employees of the bar subdued the teenager until police arrived. There were no injuries.

First ship of the year has arrived

Thunder Bay's shipping season is officially kicking off with the arrival of the Ojibway this morning. The captain and chief engineer of the vessel will be presented with a top hat in a ceremony a the Port Authority office at noon. The annual honour is bestowed on the first arrival of the year. The Ojibway is in port to pick up a load of canola. Three other vessels are expected to come in today. A pair of U.S. Coast Guard ice-breakers have been helping to clear the way to the port.

North Stars fall to Wilderness

The Thunder Bay North Stars fell to the Wisconsin Wilderness 4-3 in the SIJHL semifinals giving Wisconsin the sweep along with a ticket to the championship game. Wisconsin's win puts an end to a seven year championship-game-appearance streak by the North Stars.

Waterfront project has extra staff

The City of Thunder Bay has hired a part time employee to over see the Waterfront project.  City Manager Tim Commisso says it's because the project is becoming more complex.  The Mayor has said he wants the project micro-managed and asked for the extra position.

Calandar Parking over

Most of the snow is gone from the roads; and so is calendar parking.  You can now park on either side of the street.

Student Housing By-laws to be discussed

Administration is recommending to council they hold off on enforcing by-laws that impact student housing. The current by-law prohibits people from renting out more than three rooms in their home. City Lawyer Rosalie Evans says they want to waive those by-laws to allow for affordable housing. Council will make a decision on the request by mid-April.

Comuzzi-Stehmann on election

Maureen Comuzzi-Stehmann carries the Conservative banner in Thunder Bay-Rainy River.  It's her first campaign, but is eager to help the Tories win the riding by showcasing projects helped by programs initiated under Prime Minister Harper.  Comuzzi-Stehmann says her team is already in place and has her campaign headquarters set up in Thunder Bay

Earth Hour Saturday

Thunder Bay residents are being asked to turn off their lights tomorrow from 8:30 until 9:30 in recognition of Earth Hour.  The city has supported the program since its inception and will be handing out prizes for participants who power down for those 60 minutes.

RegenMed gets official donor designation

Another first for Thunder Bay's knowledge based economy. The Centre for Regenerative Medicine, which recycles human bone and tissue,  now has designation from the Trillium Gift of Life Network in Ontario.  CEO Robert Thayer says it essentially gives the non profit company a new lease on life.  They now have the legal right to be a bone and tissue bank for the Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Public $ for safe cycling

EcoSuperior is getting 115 thousand dollars in public funds to teach people how to ride a bike safely. The city's Adam Krupper helped EcoSuperior get the grant says it will be used to teach the teachers about the CAN-BIKE Safe Cycling Education Program.   The money comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Thunder Bay has it's say

Thunder Bay residents seem to be split on whether they want a spring election or not.  Our newsroom hit the streets to see what the public had to say.

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Two arrested for breaking into vehicles

For the second time in the last two days city police have arrested someone for breaking into vehicles.  Officers nabbed the 29 year old this morning after they saw him going from car to car.  A 45 year old man was arrested Wednesday after he was caught trying to break into cars near Fort William Gardens.

Angus voices concerns

The Chair of the District Social Services Board is satisfied after speaking with a provincial government commitee.  Iain Angus gave his two cents on the new Social Housing Act and says there are a couple of things they should change.  Angus says they want the Province to ensure the province doesn't download any more costs onto the DSSAB.  Angus made the presentation to the government committee on Thursday.

OPP charge officer with criminal offences

An OPP officer in Schreiber is in some hot water. Police say that Constable Gregory Sutton is charged after the Thunder Bay police contacted them back in December. OPP Sgt. Shelley Garr says it involved incidents between the accused and another person.   Garr says it's alleged that the accused made false statements against the victim and that he allegedy intercepted a private conversation.  The 41 year old Sutton is charged with intercepting private communications and two counts of public mischief.

Hyer reluctant for election

Thunder Bay Rainy River MP Bruce Hyer isn't looking forward to Friday afternoon's non-confidance motion. Hyer says he's received calls from residents saying they'll be mad at him if he helps cause an election. The NDP MP says he's also heard from residents who think we need a new Government. Hyer says if an election is called he will be ready to fight for his job.

Rickford thinks public may not want election

The clock is ticking on the Harper government. At 1:30 Friday afternoon a vote of non-confidence will be held in Ottawa, that's expected to bring it down and force an election. Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the opposition may be making a mistake by forcing an election that the public may not want.  Regardless,  Rickford says he's prepared to take the governments record to the public