One person arrested following standoff with police
One person has been arrested following a prolonged stand-off on Snow Drive, just off of Highway 658 north of Kenora. The incident took place Monday just after 8 pm after the OPP received reports of an armed person who had barricaded themselves inside a home. Provincial Police deployed the Emergency Response Team, crisi...
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New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical, similar to the $10 note, ma...
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Former police chief's lawyers awaiting evidence
The Toronto-based law firm representing a former Thunder Bay chief of police is awaiting further evidence before returning to court. A member from the law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP was present over Zoom for the first appearance in court on behalf of Sylvia Hauth and her lawyer Scott Hutchison. The case was a...
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Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
"Be Prepared. Know your Risks." That's the theme for Canada's 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan encourages Canadians to learn about the disaster risks that could affect their community and how to prepare themselves, their families, and their homes. &quo...
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George Strait's New Song With Chris Stapleton!!!
The King of Country Music is back!!! George Strait is currently on tour with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town and over the weekend debut a song while they were in Indianapolis. Before playing a new song, "Three Drinks Behind," Strait confirmed to the audience that a new record was on the way. 'Cowboys ...
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Sioux Lookout district sees its first forest fire
The forest fire hazard in the region is starting to creep up. It's still listed as low to moderate, but there are pockets of high in the Fort Frances area. There was just one new forest fire reported yesterday. Sioux Lookout fire #1 is a 3.2 hectare blaze located west of Highway 599 near Ace Lake. The Ministry of Natur...
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Fatal collision in Shuniah under investigation
A 34-year-old Thunder Bay resident has died following a collision in Shuniah. Early Sunday morning emergency services responded to a burning car in a ditch along Lakeshore Drive. On scene investigation revealed that the vehicle was heading eastbound before it left the road and came to rest in the eastbound ditch ablaze...
May 06, 2024
More funding for critical minerals research and development
The provincial government is adding more money to the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. It assists with projects that improve the critical minerals sector. Mines Minister George Pirie says it will help with the strategy of connecting the mineral wealth in the north with the manufacturing might of the south. "...
May 06, 2024
Inflation and growth slows in Canada: CMHC
Canada's inflation rate eased, and growth slowed down in 2023, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Inflation declined to 3.4 per cent in December 2023 from the peak of 8.1 per cent in June 2022 Growth slowed down in 2023. GDP grew about 1 per cent, compared to the growth of 3.8 per cent in 2022. "Can...
May 06, 2024
Thunder Bay Police Service launching pilot program
The Thunder Bay Police Service has launched a new pilot program deploying a new biometric monitor designed to enhance the safety and dignity of people in custody. The program will utilize wearable bands with biometric sensors connected to an app that will send alerts to officers at the first sign of distress for a fast...
May 06, 2024