Schreiber Pedestrian Vehicle Collision

Schreiber OPP are investigating a pedestrian vehicle collision today.  Around the noon hour today a 23 year old woman was crossing Beach Road in Terrace Bay when she was struck by a north bound vehicle. The driver made a brief stop and then continued east bound.  The woman was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.  Schreiber OPP are currently looking for the driver of a newer model black Ford Focus. 

Fort Frances High Locked Down Today

A 16-year-old boy is in police custody following an incident that forced the Fort Frances High School into a lock downed position around the noon hour today. Acting Sergeant Anne McCoy says OPP were called after the boy was observed carrying what turned out to be a replica firearm. Class resumed within about an hour after the lockdown was put in place. No one was injured.

Drainage Rebate Program Comes In The New Year

The City is offering homeowners who were impacted by the May 28th flooding a flood prevention rebate program.  Spokesperson Kerri Marshall says they'll be helping pay the cost of three drainage initiatives.  Council has approved 750-thousand dollars for the rebate program which could help up to 200 homeowners.

Salvation Army Christmas Meal Sunday

The Salvation Army is expecting up to 300 people for Christmas Dinner Sunday.  The dinner is being cooked and served by the staff of the Valhalla Inn.  Major Merv Halvorsen says they're providing a shuttle service from City Hall and Water Street Bus terminals at 11:45.  The Christmas meal will be served at noon Sunday at the Salvation Army Booth Centre on Cumberland Street North.

Easter Seals Snowarama A Go

Easter Seals is hoping to raise over 30 thousand dollars with its upcoming Snowarama fundraiser.  Spokesperson Rhonda Harrison says money raised will stay local.  The snowmachine event is taking place on February 2nd at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino.

Missing Person

The family of a 19 year old Cherry Ridge Road resident, James McCormack is concerned about his welfare. McCormack was last seen by his father on the night of December 4th. James stated he was going out to the bars, but did not return home. This behaviour is considered out of character for James. Attempts by his family to contact him using social media have failed. McCormack is described as a Caucasian male who is 6'4", 180 pounds with a thin build. He has medium length, brown wavy hair and wears glasses when driving.

Gravelle Endorses Pupatello

Thunder Bay Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle is throwing his support behind Sandra Pupatello. Gravelle believes she will be a dynamic leader of the Liberals if elected. Gravelle says he worked on a number of northern issues with Pupatello when he was Minister of Northern Development and Mines. Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro also endorsed Pupatello.

Darren Smith Could Get Prize January 4th

A Thunder Bay man is one step closer to claiming his lottery win of 250-thousand dollars.  Darren Smith won the cash in the Lottario draw on September 29th.  Smith works at an OLG retail location and is considered an insider win.  The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission says he can claim his price after a 30 day waiting period and if there are no additional claims on the prize it will be paid to Smith on January 4th.

 

Teachers In Thunder Bay In Classrooms Monday

Elementary teachers here in Thunder Bay will be in school classrooms on Monday. President of the local chapter of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Ellen Chambers says they're not in a legal strike position quite yet. Chambers says two school boards in the Toronto area will be staging a one day protest on Monday after teachers voted via the Internet on whether to walk off the job. Chambers says parents and the school boards are still set to receive a 72 hour notice should any labour actions be planned here in Thunder Bay.

Missing Man In Hospital

Thunder Bay Police say the 55 year old man who was subject of a missing persons report is now recovering in hospital from exposure to the outdoor elements.Police say the man disappeared yesterday and was found near a path in the East End.  Police say its not considered a criminal matter. 

Montreal Massacre Anniversary Thursday

Lakehead University's Gender Issue Centre is holding a 2 hour memorial for the 14 women who were killed in the 1989 Montreal Massacre.  Spokesperson Althea Annan says they'll welcome a woman who experienced the shooting as their guest speaker.  The memorial service is being held Thursday from 10 until noon in the Agora.

Freezing Rain In Region

If you plan on driving west take note that you may run into some freezing rain this evening. Weather forecasters says that some patchy mixed precipitation is likely to develop across northwestern Ontario, however, it will likely be brief and spotty. The areas affected include Dryden, Kenora, Atikokan and Fort Frances.

Our Kids Count Benefits From Raffle

Our Kids Count is on the receiving end of this year's Motors and Muscles Raffle.   650 tickets will be sold this year.  Executive Director Gladys Berringer says they're happy to be the raffle's charity of choice.  Tickets can be purchased at Our Kids Count, Half-Way Motors and Thunder Bay Harley Davidson.

Job Cuts Through Attrition

Most of the job cuts at Canadian Pacific will be found through retirements and contractors.  The company announced its plans this morning to eliminate 45-hundred jobs by 2016.  A media spokesperson told our newsroom they don't know if Thunder Bay will be impacted by the HR changes.

School Board Elections Bring No Change

Not a lot of change at the Public and Catholic School Board during recent elections. Bob Hupka was re-elected as board chair for the Catholic Board. Meanwhile, Deborah Massaro has been acclaimed for a sixth consecutive term as Chair of the Lakehead District School Board.

Watch For Flood Damaged Vehicles

A local used car dealer is urging you to watch for flood damaged vehicles from Superstorm Sandy.  Ken Peterson, of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, says it's entirely possible such vehicles can make their way here and warns, a flood damaged vehicle is worthless in this province because by law, they can 't be driven.  Peterson says the problem did creep up locally after Hurricane Katrina when some flood damaged vehicles were identified here.

Two N.W.O. Doctors To Be Honoured

Two Northwestern Ontario doctors are being recognized for providing great care to their patients. Thunder Bay's Dr. Andrew Siren and Dryden's Dr. Adam Moir were nominated for the honour by their patients. Both M.D's will receive their Patients' Choice Awards at a special ceremony tonight being put on by the Ontario Medical Association and the local health authority.

Community Foundation Grants

Thunder Bay's Community Foundation is playing Santa Claus handing out $67,000 in grants to 24 local groups. Spokesperson Bonnie Moore says among the groups receiving the cash include the Alzheimer Society, the Diabetes Association, and the Salvation Army. The grants were made possible through endowment funds set up by local citizens.

Grassy Narrows Man Dies In Hospital

Kenora Provincial Police are confirming the death of a 48 year old Grassy Narrows First Nation man. He died in a Winnipeg hospital on Sunday while being treated for injuries received during an altercation inside a Grassy Narrows residence on November 27th. The OPP Forensic Identification Unit was scheduled to assist in a post mortem exam in Winnipeg yesterday.

Two Women Face Drug Charges

Two Ottawa-area women are to appear in court today facing drug trafficking charges. The women, aged 39 and 31, were pulled over on Fort William Road on Monday night. Officers observed marijuana in the vehicle and arrested the two women who have each been charged with four counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.