Police deal major blow to drug trafficking

City police are about to announce the details of a major 16 month investigation into a large drug trafficking network in the city.   They say the end came with arrests in multiple locations in the city and details will come out in a Friday afternoon news conference.

McMahon enjoys life, ignores football

One of the greatest quarterbacks to play in the NFL says he ignores the game now that he's out of it. Speaking in Thunder Bay, Jim McMahon made the revelation after being asked which team to watch for next season. He says football was a great part of his life, but he doesn't miss the hits he had to endure to his back and to his knees. McMahon is one of the guest speakers at a local sports celebrity dinner.

Air Canada Strike comes to an end

There won't be a legislated end to the Air Canada strike. The airline and it's union have reached a tentative agreement. It was news that striking Thunder Bay workers received over the phone on the picket line outside the airport. Workers will be back on the job tomorrow.

Former Olympian to speak in the city

Olympic medalist Diedra Dionne is making the best of a career ending seizure which lead to the discovery of a tumour. Dionne says she left the world of freestyle skiing disappointed but lets life change her in other ways.   Dionne is bringing her motivational speaking skills to a celebrity sports dinner in the city.

Hobbs takes part in Great Lakes discussion

The Harper Government is being asked for 300 million dollars to preserve the Great Lakes. Representatives from the States and Canada teamed up Thursday to discuss the future of the waterways. Mayor Keith Hobbs took part in the event and says the money will be used to ward off invasive species. Hobbs made a presentation to the delegation about the green efforts Thunder Bay has taken to keep Lake Superior healthy.

120 graduate from Adult Ed

The downturn of the forest industry is bringing older learners back to high school.  Adult Education Centre Spokesperson Barb Kucherka says they've seen many older adults who left high school for jobs in a mill.  120 students graduated from the Lakehead Adult Education Centre today.  Kucherka says they also offer a summer school and expects more Northerner's to get their diplomas by the end of August.

McGuinty gets failing mark

Greenpeace Canada says the McGuinty Government has mismanaged public forests and failed to protect habitat for the threatened woodland caribou. Greenpeace spokeswoman Catharine Grant says she's not optimistic the Tories or New Democrats would be any better at managing the forests. Grant wants the forest industry and woodland caribou to become a provincial election issue.

Relay for Life starts Friday night

About 740 people are expected at the Fort William Historical Park Friday night for Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for life.  The relay gets underway at 7 pm with the opening ceremonies.

First Nation's artifacts unearthed

Proof of this area's traditional First Nation's past is showing up at an archaeological site in the city. Red Rock First Nation Chief Pierrie Pelletier says so far they've uncovered old tools and weapons at the site located at the Hodder Avenue and Highway 11-17 construction zone. He says the artifacts are being stored at Lakehead University.



Murder Suspect picked up in Thunder Bay

A man suspected of murder is back in Red Deer today after being picked up recently by OPP near Thunder Bay.  29 year old Bashir Gaashaan was arrested last month for a number of charges and was held at the Thunder Bay District Jail. Gaashan is accused of murdering 21 year old Jenna Cartwright of Red Deer.

Waterfront humming along

Expect to see some more green at the waterfront development.  Project Manager Katherine Dugmore says most of the major landscaping is underway and should be completed over the next few months.  Dugmore says if everything goes according to plan construction on the hotel could start by January.  Dugmore also says as far as accidents have gone its been a very safe job site with only a couple of slips and falls over the winter.

OPP release names of fatal collision victims

The names of the family killed in a weekend collision have been released.  20 year old Rick Ouellet, 18 year old Tammy Lefebvre and 11 month old Bailee Lefebvre were all from Geraldton.  They died after colliding with a transport truck just east of Upsala Sunday evening.

Healthy lifestyles urged

The Neighbourhood Capacity Building Project is encouraging people in the community to eat healthy. Spokesperson Nathanial Moses says he's hoping people will learn as a community.  The group held a picnic Thursday to promote healthy eating.

Two films made in T.BAY

Two more films have been produced and shot in Thunder Bay.  A movie about the Finnish Labour Temple created 40 jobs in Thunder Bay, while the feature length police drama 10-57 created 40 jobs as well.  The Provincial Government provided over 200 thousand dollars to the two local film companies.

Parliment Hill squabble

Thunder Bay Rainy River MP John Rafferty isn't giving up the fight for Northwestern Ontario's border communities. Rafferty alleges the Federal Government diverted 50 million dollars from the Border Infrastructure fund to beautify towns in the Minister's riding. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird took the time to answer and reiterated that they didn't misspend the funds. The issue was raised in Wednesday's session on Parliament Hill.

Same Sex Marriage Protest set for Mall

A local bath and beauty products store is fighting for same sex marriage in the United States.  Local couples are invited to a "kiss and tell" protest at the Intercity Mall.  The protest will take place at the Lush store in the mall this Saturday at 11:38 am.

Police charge 16 year old

A 16 year old man is charged in connection with a break and enter at a River Terrace home on Tuesday.  The minor is charged with Break and Enter, Possession of Stolen Property and Breach of Probation.  Police are investigating similar incidents in the John Street and Junot Avenue area.  Officers are investigating any links between this recent break and enter and the ones in the John Street area.

Woodcrest school set to expand

Woodcrest Public School will be expanding thanks to two million dollars in provincial funds.  Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro says the expansion is needed because of the growing student population.  Mauro adds the Principal of the elementary school is thrilled with the news.  The two million dollars for Woodcrest is part of a larger province wide announcement for schools across Ontario.

Confederation College gets a million

Confederation College is using a million dollars in provincial government funds to purchase more equipment for the new REACH building.  The REACH facility will have a simulated nursing and dental lab, jail cells, and mock court room.  The new training facility will be wired to communicate with the regional campuses across the Northwest.

Postal workers expect the government to step in

Thunder Bay's postal workers think it's only a matter of time before the government tables back to work legislation against them.  CUP-W Local 620 President Brenda Johnston says workers want to get back to work and thinks having the government step in isn't that bad of an idea.  Johnston says that would lead to arbitration which get negotiations back on track.