Man dies at Kakabeka Falls

OPP are reporting that a man is dead after he went over Kakabeka Falls and the province's Special Investigations Unit is now looking into it. Police are saying very little about the situation now except to say they, along with other emergency personnel were called to the Provincial Park around 4:15 Wednesday afternoon to deal with a "situation".

Warrant leads to oxy bust

An arrest warrant has lead to drug trafficking charges in Longlac.  Greenstone OPP were alerted that a 38 year old man was transporting Oxycontin and would be arriving in the community via train.  Kenneth Taylor was wanted by Thunder Bay police and was found to have 105 oxy pills on him.

More art for Waterfront

For the 2nd time this month a piece of art has been unveiled at Prince Arthur's Landing.  Public Art Coordinator Reana Mussato says Embedded History is the latest piece but there is still more to come.

Time of use rates start this week

Time of use electricity rates are being rolled out in Thunder Bay this week.  Spokesperson Eileen Dias says that means you can expect to pay more during the day and less after 7 o'clock in the evening.  Residential customers will not see the changes on their bills until January and Small businesses will see changes starting in December.

Aboriginal participation in municipal politics

There's a call for more aboriginal participation in municipal politics.  Frances Wesley spoke at a conference dealing with the issue and says participation has gotten better since she first moved to the City 30 years ago. A round table discussion on how to get the City's First Nation population more involved was held Wednesday.

Missing man search continues

Dryden OPP is asking residents to search any outdoor buildings they have on their property for a missing Winnipeg man. 25-year-old Lukas Whitmore was last seen October 2nd, after he was released following an alleged impaired driving charge. Police say Whitmore may be seeking refuge in an outdoor shelter. OPP stress that he has no history of violence and that the public shouldn't be hesitant to approach him. Whitmore is described as 5-foot-3, slim build, blue eyes, with short brown hair and a receding hair line. He was last seen wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police or Crime Stoppers.

Mauro hearing adjourned

The police services hearing for Sgt. Jim Mauro is being delayed by a month.  Thunder Bay Police Spokesperson Chris Adams says the hearing was to start today but is being adjourned until November 9th.  Mauro is facing two misconduct charges under the police services act.

Fog is causing delays at the airport

Heavy Fog is causing some havoc at the Thunder Bay International Airport.  A number of flights have been delayed because they've been unable to land or take off.  A few flights have been able to take advantage of a few windows but if you are heading out of town today expect some extra waiting.

Mac's store robbed again

City police are looking for an 18 year old man in connection with the latest Mac's store robbery.  This one took place just after one o'clock at the East Arthur Street location.  Police say the culprit wore a hoodie and covered  his face when he demanded cigarettes and money from the staff.  No one was hurt

Family pet dies in fire

A family's dog is dead after a house fire on the city's south side yesterday afternoon.   Officials say the fire originated in the basement of a home at 1006 Sprague Street and caused heavy smoke damage throughout the house.  The cause is still under investigation

Woman's condition improves

A 77 year old woman who was injured in a weekend stabbing rampage is now reported in good condition.  Meantime the man charged in connection with the spree that injured several people, is due in bail court Thursday.  29 year old Eli John made a brief audio appearance yesterday from hospital.

Smokey conditions due to forest fires

Where there's smoke--there's not necessarily a fire. Thunder Bay fire officials are crediting the thick smoke in the air to forest fires in the province. Smoke from fires in Ontario are drifting into the City causing the haze.

Breast Screening Challenge Friday

The Ontario Breast Screening Program is kicking off another Breast Screening Challenge this Friday. The goal is to get 150 new clients in one day.  Appointments can be made at four different locations across the region.

Border Cats Cullen Mahoney gets award

Another member of the Thunder Bay Border Cats has been recognized for his outstanding 2011 season.  Cullen Mahoney is the winner of the Rawlings "Big Stick" Award as the top offensive second baseman in the Northwoods League.  Mahoney was the second best hitter in the league.

Canfield weighs in on Liberal minority

The Liberal minority government might actually be a good thing for Northwestern Ontario.  That's the feeling of NOMA Vice President Dave Canfield; he says it's time Dalton McGuinty finally started listening to the North.  Canfield says the minority government might mean Premier Dalton McGuinty has to listen to the North instead of dictating what he wants to do.

Nominations Close Thursday afternoon

The City is putting in a last minute push for nominations in its first ever Crime Prevention Awards.  Acting Crime Prevention Council Coordinator Sheelagh Hendrick says they'll be accepting nominations up until Thursday, October 13th.  The awards will be presented at a City Council meeting on November 7th.

AbitibiBowater changes name

There's a new name coming to AbitibiBowater.  The company is changing its name to Resolute Forest Products.  The name was selected among 14-hundred submissions received through an internal company contest.  The change takes place November 7th.

Police still looking for people responsible for Chapples Vandalism

Thunder Bay police are looking to the public for help in finding the vehicle involved in tearing up the Chapples Golf Course.  Police say a black Honda missing a rocker panel may have been involved in the weekend incident that caused 15 thousand dollars in damage.

Housing construction remains hot in September

Housing construction continues to stay hot in Thunder Bay.  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Analyst Warren Philp says September saw 25 single detached starts, 5 more compared to the same month last year.  Overall Philp says we are 10 percent down in single detached housing but up 90 percent overall thanks to a sharp increase in multi family starts. Philp says with the warm weather we are continuing to enjoy he can't rule out another big month for October. 

OPP looking for missing man

A search continues in Dryden for a Winnipeg man who disappeared just after he was released from custody for alleged impaired driving.
Lukas Whitmore was last seen near a wooded area on the edge of the community on October 2nd.  Ontario Provincial Police say the 25-year-old man was on his way to Thunder Bay to visit his sister before he disappeared.  O-P-P say continuing warm temperatures mean Whitmore should be able to handle the weather.  They also say their search is not classified as a manhunt and that Whitmore is not considered dangerous.