LUSU To Continue Fight

The Lakehead University Student Union is continuing with its court action against the institution. President Michael Snodden that's despite the fact the Board of Governors lifted its conflict of interest rules, pending a by-law review, to allow the union to speak on a tuition increase. He says the board's decision doesn't mean it's permanent and that they made a commitment to students and plan to follow through with it. Meantime the governors approved across the board tuition fee increases.

Four Named In Child Porn Bust

City Police have released the names of four men who were arrested in connection with child pornography. 26 year old Alan Burkhart, 25 year old Justin Chabot, 42 year old George Korkola and 19 year old Michael Brown. Police say the arrests stem from a recent internet investigation. All four men have appeared in court.

Oxy's Seized In Pickle Lake

Four Pickle Lake residents have been arrested following a drug bust. OPP, RCMP and Thunder Bay Police executed five search warrants in Pickle Lake. Police seized 564 oxycodone pills nearly 8-thousand dollars cash as well as drug paraphernalia and 2-firearms. Police say 63-year-old James Marino faces 11-charges including trafficking, possession of stolen property and unlawful storage of firearms. David Lockwood, Albert Shingebis and Ida Crane each face 3-charges.

More Responsibilities For John Rafferty

The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP is serving as a party rep to the Public Safety and National Security parliamentary committee. The committee oversees work carried out by such federal agencies as the Canadian Border Services Agency, RCMP and Correctional Services Canada.

Alzheimer Campaign Hits City

There is a new alzheimers awareness campaign in the city. The ribbon campaign is a simple idea, make a donation and wear a ribbon to remind people of the cause. Spokesperson Kayla Caratti hopes the campaign will bring light to the disease. You can donate and get a ribbon at "Part Source", "Done Right And Auto" and "Fat Guys Auto Parts".

Scott Chisolm Being Honoured

Thunder Bay's Scott Chisholm is honoured. The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health selected him as a champion for their cause. Chisholm is the founder of the Collateral Damage Project that shows people left behind by suicide. He'll receive his award in Ottawa on May 7th.

Harbour Project May Face Obstacle

An environmental assessment has turned up some sunken treasures in the Harbour. Councillor Mark Bentz says they've found a sunken ship filled with concrete as well as footings and trestles involved with an area grain elevator. Council will only have to deal with the newly discovered items if they decide to proceed with the second phase of the waterfront project.

Kiev Man Charged For Racing

A 37 year old man from Kiev, Ukraine is facing several driving related charges. OPP were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 17 east of Marathon when they spotted a vehicle speeding at 149 km/h in a 90 zone. He's been charged with racing. His licence is suspended and his vehicle impounded.

FedNor Defends Decision

FedNor is defending its decision to cut a popular funding program. The agency announced earlier this month the Local Initiatives Fund is the victim of federal budget cuts. Aime DiMatteo is Director General of FedNor and says they had to cut 10 percent from their budget this year. Under the Local Initiatives Fund, Community Development Agencies were able to provide grants of up to five thousand dollars to local projects.

New Stroke Rehabilitation Program Launched

Thunder Bay's Regional Research Institute is welcoming a new addition to their team.  Dr. Jane Lawrence Dewar is a brain scientist who will conduct research into stroke rehabilitation.  Dewar will be looking at remapping the brain in order to restore the functions lost from having a stroke.

Dryden Man Charged

A Dryden pharmacist faces a trafficking charge after a two month investigation by members of the Kenora Joint Forces Drug Unit and the Dryden Provincial Police Crime Unit. Robert Button has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance and will appear in Sioux Lookout Court today.

NOMA Finalizes Wishlist

The Provincial Government is getting a laundry list of suggestions from the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association. Delegates in Kenora passed 23 resolutions that will be sent to the Province; including providing payments in lieu of municipal land tax and reversing the decision to close the Travel Information Centres in Kenora, Fort Frances and Rainy River. NOMA members also approved a resolution in support of construction and operation of a ferrochrome facility in Exton.

Kiddie porn bust in the city

Police are about to release more information on a child pornography investigation. City police and the OPP say that four arrests have been made in Thunder Bay regarding the possession of kiddie porn. A news conference is taking place Friday afternoon at police headquarters on Balmoral were officials are expected to give out more details

Insurance companies to merge

In the world of business, Thunder Bay Insurance is merging with Gillons Insurance out of Fort Frances. Thunder Bay Insurance General Manager David Baxter says the two companies decided on becoming a bigger independent firm with access to a larger market in Northwestern Ontario.   Baxter says that while there are a couple of early retirements taking place as a result of the merger, overall it has the potential to create jobs.

Anti-flyer petition hits city

A Winnipeg man is in Thunder Bay collecting signatures on a petition he hopes will lead to a law that will help reduce the amount of flyers that come to your mailbox.   Rod Graham says as it stands right now too many flyers make their way to the landfill. Graham says he's taking his anti-flyers crusade across Canada.

North End drug bust

A 29 year old Thunder Bay man is facing several charges after a North End drug bust. He has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and for possession of brass knuckles. Police also seized over 7000 dollars cash.

Abuse victims tell their stories

The male victims of sexual abuse are speaking out . The Thunder Bay Counselling Centre is holding a workshop at the Da Vinci Centre today and Executive Director Nancy Chamberlain says it's for professionals in the community who want to tell their stories. The workshop is being held as part of National Victims of Crime Awareness week.

Council to talk future of golf course again

City Council is talking about the possibility of selling it's Municipal 9 hole golf course. The controversial topic is back up for discussion at Monday night's meeting. Councillor Andrew Foulds says he wants to keep the course. The report on the Municipal golf course recommends closing it after the current season.

Graffiti management plan launched

Starting today if you spot graffiti on your property you can call 211 and report it.  It's part of the City's Graffiti Management Plan.  Acting General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations, Charles Campbell says it's important to get rid of graffiti as soon as possible.  The plan also includes a 50 dollar rebate for homeowners and small businesses to help defray the cost of removing the spray paint.

Target to open next summer

Intercity Mall is going to be home to a future Target store. The new Target store will open in the summer of 2013, and will employ 150 to 200 team members. Hiring for store team members will begin in 2013. The company recently purchased the leasehold interest in the Intercity Shopping Centre site.