Drug bust at bus terminal

Narcotics police are reporting a drug bust at the Greyhound bus terminal Tuesday.  They say that a man from Quebec was found with cocaine, oxycodone, heroin and marijuana.   Total value of the drugs seized is almost 35 thousand dollars.

Oxy bust at airport

More oxycodone pills destined for First Nations territories has been confiscated by police. This time two men from Toronto have been charged by police after they were stopped at the Thunder Bay airport on Monday. Officers say they seized 440 tablets concealed in a body cavity. They say while the drugs would fetch 44 thousand dollars on the street in Thunder Bay, in remote First Nations communities they'd be worth 175 thousand dollars.

Highway 11 open again

Highway 11 near Beardmore is now open to traffic.  It was closed for several hours because a tractor trailer carrying a load of cars completely caught fire...that included all the cars that were in the load.  Police say there were about five of them, none new.    No one is hurt.

Missing teens found

City Police say two missing 17 year olds are safe. They say that Courtney Kwiah was found in the company of Chrisopther Suganaqueb. They were apparently hiding from police and family.

North B-I-A goes for image change

The Heart of the Harbour B-I-A is no more. It's been renamed the Waterfront District and chair Suzan Cooper-Rochon says the re-branding helps to connect the area to the new Prince Arthur's Landing project. The logo incorporates the north downtown skyline with a stylized Sleeping Giant.  The new logo was designed by Firedog Communications.

Hobbs says TBaytel belongs in city's hands...for now

Mayor Elect Keith Hobbs says in the right situation he would support selling TBaytel to the private sector. . Hobbs says right now it's a very good asset but when the time comes a sale might be something he would favour.  He says if the asset starts to become less viable then looking at a possible sale to the private sector should be looked at.  Meanwhile Hobbs is very supportive of the company's move into the television market.

Support seen for reviving boating group

There may be a new beginning for an old group that used to promote boating on Lake Superior.   A move is on to resurrect the North of Superior Marine and Marketing Association.   Thunder Bay Tourism Manager Paul Pepe says there was a fact finding meeting on Monday night where interested groups from Wawa to Thunder Bay gathered.  He believes the revival plan has broad support

TBaytel launches TV service

Shaw Cable and Satellite TV providers have new competition in town.  TBaytel has finally launched its highly touted digital TV service.  It was unveiled over the weekend almost 2 years after receiving CRTC approval.

Lang talks with MPs

Confederation College President Pat Lang is returning from a quick visit to Ottawa.  Lang took part in meetings on Monday with Cabinet Ministers and MPs. Lang adds they spoke about aboriginal education and applied research.  The meeting was part of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges.

McLeod launches first kids book

A Thunder Bay woman launched her first children's book over the weekend.  Kiss Me! I'm a Prince was written by Heather McLeod while she was on maternity leave with her son.  The book launch took place at Chapters and included a reading, and interactive kids activities.

Winter Roads Funding announced

The Provincial Government has rolled out this year's funding for the Northern Ontario winter road network.  Minister of Northern Development Michael Gravelle says they've boosted this year's allotment by 300 thousand dollars.  The total budget comes in at 4.5 million.  The winter roads link 31 communities together and spans over 3 thousand kilometres.

Bisson looking into exclusivity reports

The NDP are concerned about reports of tourist outfitters being given exclusive access to Northern lakes and crown land. People have been contacting Natural Resources Critic Gilles Bisson stating signs have been posted saying only Tourist Outfitters can access the lake.  Bisson says he's raised the issue with Minister Linda Jeffrey, but he isn't happy with her answers to date.  Bisson says most of the closed off lakes are in the Wawa area but notes it's probably happening in the rest of the Northwest as well.

Search on for TBSO general manager

The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new general manager. It's because Leanne Atkinson is not coming back from maternity leave in February as planned. Advertising for the position will start this week. Clint Kuschak has agreed to stay on as acting GM until March.

Arson arrest made

One person is facing an arson  charge in connection with last weeks fire on Georgina Bay.  A vacant townhouse unit was badly damaged.  Police say the person charged is a 19 year old woman from Landsdown House.

Photos released of Robbery Suspect

Thunder Bay Police have released photos of the suspect involved in Friday's robbery of the Apple Credit Union. A man armed with a hand gun ran off with an undisclosed amount of cash last Friday afternoon. Photos of the suspect can be seen around this story.

Dryden hospital decides against smoking ban

The board of directors of the Dryden Regional Health Centre have decided not to pursue a smoking ban. The hospital's CEO Wade Petranik says the board decided against the ban to respect patient rights and because of concerns about the enforcement of the ban. The decision runs contrary to the hospital's advisory board recommendation in favour of a ban. Petranik says the hospital will continue to encourage individuals to stop smoking through various programs. Currently, smoking is allowed in a outdoor courtyard at the hospital.

Two area residents recognized for life saving efforts

A Minnesota woman was is in town Friday to present an award to a couple of area residents who saved her life by administering CPR.

Judith Taylor was attending the Red Rock Folk Festival's closing ceremonies in 2009 when she went into cardiac arrest. Nipigon Mayor Richard Harvey and visiting nurse Wendy Houston acted quickly by administering CPR and saved Taylor's life

Taylor, who had a heart condition at the time, says she feels lucky to have been at the festival when she collapsed because individuals trained in first aid were on hand to help.

Harvey says it was fortunate he and Houston could help and adds that learning CPR and first aid is much easier than many people think.

The award was presented at a Superior North Emergency Medical Services dinner on Friday.

West Victoria Avenue crash

There was a head on collison yesterday on West Victoria Avenue. A pick up truck and a car collided around nine in the morning. Police say the driver of the car was taken to the Regional Health Science Centre by ambulance. The driver of the truck had minor injuries. The traffic unit is investigating the crash.

Highway 11 traffic slowed near Nipigon

The OPP are controlling traffic this morning on Highway 11 near Nipigon in order to create some breathing room for workers pulling a tractor trailer out of a ditch. The truck went off the road early this morning. No injuries were reported.

Wage increase on the way

City Council is supporting an interim wage increase for firefighters.  The City and the Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association agreed on an increase retro active to 2007.  Fire Fighters have been without a wage increase since then.  The settlement will be presented to council for ratification on December 7th.