Audio 'We're going to need residential schools in the future,' education expert says

by Jody Porter

A five-point action plan for Indigenous education spelled out in a new report from the Northern Policy Institute, a northern Ontario think tank, draws the conclusion that First Nations-run residential schools will help students succeed.

American anglers fined for over-fishing

Two anglers from the United States have been fined a total of $4,600 for catching too many fish in northwestern Ontario, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Early morning police chase leads to arrest of alleged car thief

An alleged car thief led Thunder Bay police officers on an early morning chase through a number of city streets Thursday, before being arrested and taken into custody, the police service says.

Audio Delay in closing Thunder Bay high school could make transition easier for students

by Cathy Alex

The one-year delay in the plan to close Churchill high school on the south side of Thunder Bay will ultimately make the transition easier, says Ian MacRae, the board's director of education.

Audio No room at the inn: Thunder Bay hotels fully booked in summer

by Jeff Walters

Trying to find a hotel room in Thunder Bay this past summer might have been a bit of a challenge if you had not booked ahead.

Margaret Atwood, Joseph Boyden among authors calling for cleanup of mercury in northern Ontario

Dozens of Canadian authors are calling on the Ontario government to clean up mercury contamination in the waterways near Grassy Narrows First Nation in northern Ontario.

Fire destroys former Ontario Provincial Police detachment building

Ontario Provincial Police say the former OPP detachment building in Minaki was destroyed by fire early Tuesday.

Goldcorp lays off 27 workers in Red Lake, Ont.

Goldcorp, Inc. said it would lay off nearly 30 workers at its Red Lake Gold Mines in the coming weeks.

Angus steps down as NDP caucus chair, considers leadership run

by Kristy Kirkup

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus stepped aside as his party's caucus chair and indigenous affairs critic Wednesday to contemplate a potential leadership bid.

How ice cream might save a small town school

by Colin Butler

Chapman's Ice Cream says it wants to buy a small town elementary school to prevent the Ontario Liberal government from shutting it down.

Online scam alleges you owe traffic violation fines

A new email saying you're guilty of a traffic violation and you need to pay a fine is a scam. Don't click on the link and delete the email, police advise.

School consolidation delayed, Churchill High School to remain open longer

The Lakehead District School Board is putting off its south side renewal plans for a year, which means Churchill high school will stay open for the 2017-2018 school year.

How often are Indigenous kids denied mental health services? Health Canada can't say

by Jody Porter

In the midst of a suicide crisis among Indigenous youth, the federal department responsible for their health care cannot say how many children have sought help and been denied.

'Right on target' says Loch Lomond Ski Area of season opening this weekend

by Cathy Alex

Loch Lomond Ski Area in Thunder Bay, Ont., will open for the season on Nov 26, thanks to a recent winter storm, and good snow-making conditions, says general manager Jason Gerry.

How we plan to collect enough holiday food donations to fill a plane

This holiday season, CBC Thunder Bay, the Regional Food Distribution Association, and Wasaya Airways are aiming sky-high with a food donation drive, in support of a remote northern Ontario community.

The power went out, but the meter kept ticking along, northern Ontario homeowner says

by Jeff Walters

A snowstorm near Thunder Bay, Ont., knocked out the power to thousands of Hydro One customers over the past weekend, but the hydro outage didn't stop one meter from counting up the kilowatts.

Angus steps down as NDP caucus chair, considers leadership run

by Kristy Kirkup

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus stepped aside as his party's caucus chair and indigenous affairs critic Wednesday to contemplate a potential leadership bid.

CRTC warns cable companies to behave following $25 basic TV outrage

by Sophia Harris

After facing numerous complaints about the new $25 skinny basic TV packages, the CRTC has come up with a number of "best practices" for how TV providers 'should' behave.

Science is finally backing up what First Nations oral tradition has been saying for centuries

by Nicole Mortillaro

Using the oral traditions of Indigenous people, science is confirming what generations have already known.

Riverside Grain slated for wrecking ball

The former Riverside Grain products is slated for demolition, after a fire over a decade ago heavily damaged the facility on the banks of the Kaministiquia river.

Union says understaffing, underfunding to blame at Hogarth Riverview

by Jeff Walters

The union that represents about 450 full and part-time workers at Hogarth Riverview Manor says employees are not to blame for the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) ordering the facility to no longer admit new residents.

Police look to follow 'any and all leads' in mysterious death of Charnelle Masakeyash

The disappearance and death of a young mother from a northern Ontario First Nation is "still actively being investigated," a year after she was reported missing, and five months after her partial remains were found, provincial police say.

Analysis Why hydro bills are so high in Ontario

by Mike Crawley

With her promise to do more about the price of electricity, it looks like Premier Kathleen Wynne is trying to neutralize — or at least lessen — the damage that skyrocketing hydro bills are doing to her popularity.

Soccer clubs scramble for playing fields after Sports Dome collapses

by Cathy Alex

The collapse of the Sports Dome in Thunder Bay, Ont., during a winter storm on Nov. 18 has athletic clubs scrambling to find alternative training and playing space, and is again raising the question of whether the city should support the construction of a permanent indoor field.

Funding cuts, declining enrolment force school merger in Rainy River, Ont.

In the northwestern Ontario town of Rainy River, the high school is set to consolidate with Riverview Elementary School in a move that the school board chair says is being forced by the province’s funding formula changes.

Three injured in train collision near Rainy River, Ont., police say

Three people were sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle collided with a freight train in Dawson, northwest of Rainy River this morning, provincial police said.

Thunder Bay exploring its creative side, issues two calls for artists

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking proposals for artwork that will be featured at events during its 2017 programming season.

Century-old Thunder Bay carousel needs a facelift

Iain Angus hopes the community will rally to come up with $1.5 million to save the nearly century-old carousel at Chippewa Park.

Vaunted First Nations jobs plan misses target inside Indigenous Affairs Ministry

by Dean Beeby

Indigenous and Northern Affairs has never delivered on its long-standing promise to hire one Indigenous worker for every two job vacancies. The Liberal government this year launched a hiring spree at the department, and critics say the results so far show officials are paying little more than lip service to the commitment.

Double stabbing on Windsor St.

Two men suffered stab wounds to their face after an incident early Sunday morning, Thunder Bay Police said.

What's to become of the Alexander Henry?

A group of Thunder Bay residents is hoping the Alexander Henry — a decommissioned icebreaker built in Thunder Bay decades ago — will soon be back home.

'A lot of us are still running,' residential school survivor says at Walk for Wenjack

by Jody Porter

In the eyes of a railway inspector, Chanie Wenjack was simply a "trespasser found dead" in northern Ontario. Fifty years later, the 12-year-old runaway from residential school is inspiring strangers to learn more about Canada's colonial legacy.

'Christmas is important' Thunder Bay Toys For Tots launches 2016 campaign

Thunder Bay's firefighters are asking everyone to band together and make sure all of the city's children have a good Christmas this year.

Dilico seeks donations of childrens gifts for 2016 holiday campaign

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, Ont. has launched its 2016 campaign to help provide children from low income families with holiday gifts this season.

Ontario vows to improve access to energy retrofit program in northern Ontario

Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault says he is working to ensure all Ontarians can take advantage an energy retrofit program, after the NDP noted issues that made it largely inaccessible for some northerners.

Dryden high school football club caps perfect season with championship

The Dryden High School Eagles football team are the champions — of Winnipeg.

Winter storm arrives in northwestern Ontario: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says much of northwestern Ontario will be digging out from the first blast of winter this weekend, as the weather office placed a large portion of the region under winter storm warnings Friday.

'They're good at their job': Thunder Bay woman warns of online scam

A Thunder Bay, Ont. woman wants to warn others after she was targeted by an online scam, through a professional networking site used by people in the modelling industry.

Fire engulfs Thunder Bay heavy equipment garage, fire department investigating

Firefighters in Thunder Bay, Ont. were called to battle a blaze at a south side heavy equipment garage early Friday morning, the fire service is reporting.

Hogarth Riverview Manor ordered to not admit new residents

by Jeff Walters

The largest nursing home in Thunder Bay is unable to accept new residents, at least temporarily.