Eric Staal Injured

Bad news for Thunder Bay hockey fans. Eric Staal suffered a knee injury at the World Hockey Championship in Sweden today.   The captain of the Canadian squad was helped off the ice wincing in pain after a knee on knee collision with a Swedish player.  There is no immediate word on the extent of his injury.

Plan Your Return

Getting across the border into Canada this Victoria Day weekend could be a long process.   Tracey Gagnon of Canada Border Services says to expect long waits on your return and recommends arriving outside of peak times. She says the start of the fishing season in Ontario normally attracts a lot of Americans on Friday night and all day Saturday. Long lines are also expected Sunday and Monday afternoons because of returning Canadians.

More Upgrading At Thunder Bay Hydro

Fresh off the annual general meeting,  Thunder Bay Hydro boss Robert Mace says the utility is poised for renewal.   Mace says they will continue to modernize and upgrade any aging equipment or property in 2013. He says since 2007 they have more than doubled the amount of money spent on fixing aging infrastructure.

Hydro AGM Posts Good Results

Thunder Bay Hydro is finishing the year off in the black.  That's according to figures released at their annual general meeting last night.  Councillor Ken Boshcoff took in the AGM and says they've been able to finish in the positive due to cost saving measures and new revenue streams.  Boshcoff says of the 70 municipally owned hydro companies Thunder Bay is in the top third finishing in the black.

Resolute Reacts To Greenpeace

Resolute Forest Products is reacting to allegations made by Greenpeace. Spokesperson Seth Kursman says in the past the group has twisted the truth about them. Kursman is reacting to Greenpeace speaking about their company's environmental practices at the annual general meeting today.

Rickford Speaks With Resolute

Celebrating the work Resolute Forest Products has done in Northwestern Ontario. Kenora MP Greg Rickford attended the company's Annual General Meeting this week, where he offered comments on how important their developments play in this district. Rickford says while the forest industry has taken a hit, the towns and communities in the Kenora riding are benefiting from developments that Resolute is making, such as the mill in Ignace that's set to open.

CAA Asks What Roads Are The Worst

Representatives of the Canadian Automobile Association are promoting voting for their Ontario Worst Road Campaign. Spokesperson Korey Kennedy is asking residents to vote on local roads. Kennedy points out that 90% of the roads that make the Top 20 Province-wide, have either been repaired or are slated to be repaired.

Stabbing At Shelter House

A 21 year old man is charged in an assault in the City's south core.  Police were called to the Shelter House on George Street to investigate the stabbing of a 27 year old man.   The victim told police he was approached around 11 o'clock last night by three men and was chased into the Shelter House entrance way where he was stabbed.  Police are charging a 21 year old with assault with a weapon.

Greenpeace To Speak At Resolute AGM

The environmental group Greenpeace will be in Thunder Bay today taking in the Resolute Forest Products annual general meeting.  Greenpeace says the forest company's logging operations aren't as sustainable as they claim to be.  Spokesperson Shane Moffatt says their promises fall flat.  Moffatt will tell shareholders today about the company's logging practices that endanger caribou habitat.

Volunteers To Be Honoured

Over 200 people from Thunder Bay and the region are being honoured by the province tonight for their volunteer work.  The Volunteer Service Award will be given to those with anywhere from 5 to 50 years of service.   The ceremony is taking place at the Valhalla Inn starting at 7 o'clock.

Local Praise For Angelina Jolie

There's praise for Angelina Jolie from one health professional in Thunder Bay. The famous actress admitted to having both her breasts removed to prevent cancer.    Dr. Heather McLean works with the regional cancer program and believes the revelation can make more woman take a serious look at their health. McLean believes Jolie will make a good role model for the cause.

Collision Leads To Charge

One person is charged in connection with a traffic mishap on the city's south side last night.  Police say that an SUV collided with a parked truck on South Edward Street causing the SUV to flip.   The driver of  the SUV, a 38 year old woman,  is now charged with careless driving.

Grass Fire Close By

A city fire crew didn't have far to go to put out a grass fire this last half hour.  It was right in front of the fire hall on Water Street and Pearl next to the train tracks.    They had it out in minutes.

Hyer Wants Senators Charged

A Thunder Bay MP is upset two Conservative senators aren't being treated harshly enough for their financial faux pas's.    A Senate committee has ordered Patrick Brazeau and Mac Harb to pay back the housing allowance they had been claiming because they weren't eligible. Bruce Hyer says that's not enough, he believes the senators should face criminal charges.

Cancer Report Card Out

The Regional Cancer Care Northwest Program is working on improving their patient services.  Regional Cancer Care Director Joanne Lacourciere says the Province's annual cancer score card gives them poor marks for integrating their cancer services.  The report card also shows the Northwest has higher incidence of prostate, colon, lung and breast cancer than the rest of the Province.

Evacuees Heading Back

Flood concerns are easing up North and that is allowing some residents to return home.  Emergency Management Ontario says 90-Attawapiskat First Nation residents currently staying in Greenstone will return today, and another 260 will be flown back from the city tomorrow. Sixty evacuees who were moved to Fort Frances will have to stay there awhile longer until their homes are cleaned and repaired.  Altogether in Northwestern Ontario nearly 400 members of the Kashechewan and Pic Mobert First Nations remain evacuated.

Youth Corps 20th Anniversary

The teens of the Thunder Bay police youth corps. are hanging up their uniforms for the year. Today is the final parade of the year for the teens, some of whom will be receiving awards tonight. Tonight also marks the 20th anniversary of the Youth Corps, who have invited past members to the event as well.

City Officer FBI Trained

FBI Director Robert Mueller
and Sgt. Neil Herman

Thunder Bay city police are hyping up one of their own.   Sergeant Neil Herman has completed the FBI National Academy Program.   It was an intensive  10 week course that took place in the United States.   Herman is only one of 8 Canadian officers who are accepted into the program every year.   Herman is an 18 year veteran of the Thunder Bay Police Service.

Thunder Bay Asked To Join Lobby Effort

Dryden and Thunder Bay are listed in a resolution adopted by Kenora Council to try to tackle the problem of the urban deer population. Kenora Councillor Sharon Smith says the three will lobby the Ministry of Natural Resources to reduce the cost of deer hunting permits within city limits. Smith suggests if they can convince the MNR to reduce the cost of deer hunting permits to 10 dollars, more people might be willing to take part in the annual fall hunt.

OPP Out With Weekend Warning

The Ontario Provincial Police want to make sure everyone stays safe this Victoria Day Weekend. Sergeant Shelley Garr with the Northwest Region says this year's theme is "Take Charge Of Your Own Safety".   Garr says officers will be out looking for distracted and aggressive drivers, impaired drivers and those not wearing their seatbelts.