Collision on Rockwood ave.

Thunder Bay Police are investigating a collision that occurred on Rockwood avenue. Its reported that a stolen vehicle struck a house and a hydro pole early Sunday morning causing severe damage to the house and vehicle. When Police arrived, all occupants had fled the scene. This investigation is currently on going.

OPP search for missing man

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a missing male from Nipigon. Its reported that a 28 year old man did not return from a fishing trip in Wolf River Saturday afternoon. OPP are currently in the area searching for the missing man.

Collision on Oliver and Twin City Crossroads

Two men are in Thunder Bay hospital after a dump truck struck the side of a mini van. The collision occurred near Oliver Road and Twin City Crossroad around 2:40 pm Saturday afternoon. Its reported that the driver of the van failed to stop at a stop sign. Both men were taken to hospital. The driver of the van is in serious condition, while the truck driver suffered minor injuries.

Drive safely this fall

The school year is almost upon us. Thunder Bay Police are reminding the public to keep an eye out for students on the road this fall. Traffic Seargent Glen Porter says drivers need to take more care this time of year. Additional ride programs will be set up and there will be an increased police presence on roads.

Monday brings road closures

Your favourite travelling routes may be impacted by a series of road closures Monday.  Strathcona Avenue from Hodder Avenue to Spruce River Road, will be closed while city crews repair a watermain.  Meanwhile, Beverly Street between Ravenwood and Balmoral Street will be closed due to construction.

Local sea cadet works on tall ship

A Thunder Bay teen turned 17 on a tall ship during her time as a sea cadet. Karleen Zimowski spent three weeks this summer on the US Coastguard Cutter Eagle. Zimowski shined brass, made up rope lines, and steered the ship.

Sir Winston Principal part of ICP

A Thunder Bay principal is now part of a world wide education body. Sir Winston Churchill Principal Vicki Shannon is now a member of the International Confederation of Principals. Shannon feels the position will give her the opportunity to share what the Lakehead Public board does best to a world stage.

Northern Tourism Plan

A consultants report on the new Northern Ontario tourism plan is out.  Members of various tourism organizations are taking time to review the document and will be meeting for two days starting Monday in Sudbury. The report deals with a multi year plan for Regional Tourism Zone 13. 

Bus pass request

Lakehead University's Humanities 101 Professor is asking City Council for over a thousand dollars in bus passes.  Dr. Christina van Barneveld wants enough passes to transport twenty students to 15 classes.  Council will hear the request Monday.

Council wants cut of HST gas tax

City Council is considering asking the province for a piece of the HST revenue pie.  The government is collecting more money off of the gas tax since they rolled out HST and council wants some of that money to be diverted to municipal infrastructure.  Council will discuss the matter further at Monday night's meeting.

Sneak peak at Monday's Council meeting

City Council will hear from administration about how they plan to implement the strategic plan.  That's just one of the items up for discussion at Monday night's city council meeting.  Meanwhile, Councillor Rebecca Johnson has been asked to sit on a province wide economic development task force.  The Association of Municipalities of Ontario group would require the councillor take part in four meetings a year in Toronto.  Council will vote on whether to support Johnson financially for those meetings. 

NAN Deputy attending Layton funeral

The Deputy Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation will be heading to Toronto for Jack Layton's funeral. Deputy Chief Mike Metatawabin will be among the dignitaries in attendance.

Ministry of Labour targetting Thunder Bay

Roofers are the target of a ministry of labour blitz in Thunder Bay.  Spokesperson Don Jewitt says ten tickets were handed out yesterday for failing to follow ministry regulations. Jewitt says hail damage earlier this summer has led to an increase in roofing jobs.

15 year old boy takes his mother's truck

A 15 year old boy is facing charges after taking his mother's truck.  OPP tried to pull of the truck, but the driver wouldn't stop and drove into the city.  Eventually he stopped and police took him into custody and charged him.

Police looking for 3 boys after a fire

Three young boys are being sought by police after they allegedly tried to start a fire at a ball diamond.  Officer say a boy playing ball at the Balsam Street Pits yesterday afternoon saw the boys trying to start a fire in one of the dugouts.  Fire crews managed to limit the damage.

Motorcycle clocked at 225 km

A motorcyclist is facing several charges after getting busted for speeding on Highway 17.  Thunder Bay OPP clocked the biker going 225 kilometres an hour yesterday in the Raith area.  Police impounded the motorcycle.

Jack Layton Memorial Service in Thunder Bay

A memorial service for NDP Leader Jack Layton grew a large crowd to Hillcrest Park. City Councillor Andrew Foulds told the crowd about the first time he met Layton in Thunder Bay. Well over 100 people came to remember and celebrate the life of Layton. Elaine Kerr grew up in the same town as Jack. Thunder Bay Rainy River MP John Rafferty feels Jack would have been touched by the turn out in Thunder Bay and across the country.

Con College prepares for strike

The President of Confederation College says they're prepared for a potential strike by support staff. The local OPSEU union gave strike notice that if negotiations fail they'll walk out September 1st.  Contract talks are continuing between OPSEU and the Province.

Ring of Fire office open

Thunder Bay's Ring of Fire Office is open. The new office will promote economic opportunities and facilitate development in the Ring of Fire. The government recently appointed Harvey Yesno as the Director for Aboriginal Community and Stakeholder Relations.  Former Confederation College President Pat Lang is part of the Ring of Fire Advisory Council. Lang is one of the first four members of the advisory group.

ATV collides with SUV

Two Manitouwadge youths are hurt after an ATV collided with a vehicle. 

The collision occurred on a roadway in the Hillsport area North of Manitouwadge. OPP say the all terrain vehicle being operated by the two collided with a suburban SUV. Further investigation revealed that the youths riding the ATV were not wearing helmets.