'Learn to be more respectful of Indigenous women': Sharon Johnson in memory of her sister

by Jody Porter

Valentine's Day is filled with love, tainted by tragedy for Sharon Johnson who organizes a memorial walk each February 14 for her sister, Sandra.

Judge rules in favour of Indigenous survivors of Sixties Scoop

by John Paul Tasker

After an eight-year court battle, an Ontario Superior Court judge has found that the federal government failed to prevent on-reserve children from losing their Indigenous identity after they were forcibly taken from their homes as part of what's known as the Sixties Scoop.

'There's a lot of opportunity': Chippewa friends still fighting for wildlife exhibit

The stewardship group for Chippewa Park says it's still trying to save the park's wildlife exhibit, which is scheduled to close in May after council rejected a proposal to restore funding.

'We're going to go to camp again': new deal to re-open wilderness camp pleases advocates

by Matt Prokopchuk

Advocates for an accessible wilderness retreat at Lake Shebandowan say they're relieved a deal has been struck to save the camp for future use for people with disabilities.

Catholic elementary teachers vote Thursday on tentative deal with school board

by Cathy Alex

The approximately 300 Catholic elementary school teachers in Thunder Bay will vote Thursday evening on their tentative deal with the Thunder Bay District Catholic school board.

Gift of dreamcatchers to every newborn builds pride for Indigenous students

by Cathy Alex

Every parent hopes their new baby will sleep soundly and now students at a northwestern Ontario high school are doing what they can to give infants a better chance at peaceful slumbers, while also celebrating their own Indigenous culture by gifting every newborn at the Kenora hospital a dreamcatcher.

From coffee shops to car repair, micro-loans to help small business in remote First Nations

by Jody Porter

There are big dreams riding on small business ideas in some remote First Nations in northern Ontario. Aspiring entrepreneurs in nine Matawa communities are receiving mentoring and support from an international development agency, along with micro-loans for new businesses.

Michael Gravelle steps aside as minister, cites year-long battle with depression

Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle has announced he's stepping aside from his role as minister for northern development and mines, citing a year-long battle with depression.

Audio Ontario commits to cleanup of mercury contamination near Grassy Narrows First Nation

by Jody Porter

The Ontario government is promising to find and remediate all the mercury contamination that continues to poison people at Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations in the northwestern corner of the province.

Winnipeg canoeists burned for $7K in fines for forest fire near Kenora, Ont.

Two campers from Winnipeg will be facing a total of $7,000 in fines after a canoe trip near Kenora went up in smoke.

North Caribou Lake man killed in Thunder Bay Highway 11-17 collision

Provincial police say a 32-year-old North Caribou Lake First Nation man was killed after being struck by a tractor trailer at the intersection of Highway 11-17 and Highway 102 on Thunder Bay's north side Friday evening.

Ontario Liberals eyeing hydro rate cut in the range of 8 per cent: sources

by Mike Crawley

Premier Kathleen Wynne and her cabinet are considering two key changes that could see hydro bills drop another eight per cent or more, multiple sources tell CBC News.

Cardiac surgery 'a step closer' in Thunder Bay: Ontario minister of health

by Cathy Alex

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has moved a crucial step closer to a cardiac surgery program after surgeons successfully operated on a person with an aortic aneurysm, says Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario's minister of health.

Snapping turtles at centre of hunting debate

A species-at-risk biologist from southern Ontario says hunting for snapping turtles should stop in the province. Scott Gillingwater, a past president of the Canadian Herpetological Society, says a proposal from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to make the season for harvesting the turtles just one month long is not sufficient. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters does not agree.

Thunder Bay announces entertainment lineup for arts and heritage awards

Thunder Bay's Recreation and Culture Division has announced the musical performers at the upcoming arts and heritage awards on Feb. 16.

Are you a local performer? Thunder Bay city officials want to hear from you

The City of Thunder Bay is looking to fill the stages at a number of summertime, city-run events this year and is putting out an open call for talent.

Strikes at 3 more Thunder Bay Catholic schools cancelled as school deal met

Students at Thunder Bay, Ont., Catholic schools can return to school as normal next week after the school board reached a tentative settlement with the union representing Catholic elementary teachers.

Up North 'Hard to really notice that we've had any kind of increase': Census shows small bump in Dryden population

According to new census data, Dryden, Ont. saw a slight bump in its population, but the community's mayor says that increase comes as a bit of a surprise.

20 year agreement in principle reached to secure land for Wilderness Discovery Resort

by Matt Prokopchuk

The Ontario government and a collective of service organizations in Thunder Bay, Ont. have reached an agreement in principle that will secure a plot of land on Lake Shebandowan for use as a unique retreat for people with disabilities.

Ontario ministry recognized for remote, cold war-era radar site cleanup

by Kris Ketonen

A massive cleanup of long-abandoned, Cold War-era military sites in Northern Ontario's Polar Bear Provincial Park has earned the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) an award from the province's environment commissioner.

Superior Morning Slashing Clean, Green & Beautiful budget would have hurt city pride, say young professionals

Young professionals in Thunder Bay, Ont. say they thrilled that a big proposed cut to the city's Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee has tentatively been reversed, while adding that the committee's work goes far beyond aesthetics.

Ontario restores 'beautiful ceremony' of birth by funding 6 Aboriginal midwifery programs

by Cathy Alex

The Ontario government is establishing six Aboriginal midwifery programs, at a cost of approximately $2-million, with the goal of offering culturally appropriate child and maternity care to a number of Indigenous communities.

Audio 'We're facilitating dreams': First Nations trade school opens in Thunder Bay, Ont.

by Jody Porter

First Nations students in Thunder Bay, Ont., are learning the skills they say they need to serve their remote communities at a new trade school that officially opened on Thursday.

Minimal damage to toppled Algoma St. statue, says city

by Gord Ellis

A controversial statue that's become a familiar sight on Algoma street, in Thunder Bay, will be missing for the next few weeks.

Thunder Bay Catholic board, elementary teachers to return to bargaining Friday: board

It will be business as usual at Thunder Bay's Catholic elementary schools on Thursday.

Vehicle catches fire in Victoriaville parkade Thursday morning

The parkade at Victoriaville Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. was closed for several hours Thursday morning after a vehicle inside reportedly caught fire overnight, according to Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.

PC Organics baby food pouches recalled across Canada due to botulism risk

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling PC Organics baby food pouches due to a possibly deadly bacteria that could form in the food.

Video 'Hurry hard:' Northern Ontario curlers battle for a spot at the Brier

by Matt Prokopchuk

A regional provincial curling championship taking place in Thunder Bay, Ont. this week will determine the team that goes on to represent northern Ontario at this year's Brier, and the field celebrates the sport's past, present and future.

Audio Fly Fishing Film Tour back for 3rd year in Thunder Bay

by Gord Ellis

Exotic fishing from around the globe is on the menu Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.

Ontario municipalities get more money per litre of gas to help pay for mass transit

by Cathy Alex

The Ontario government plans to increase funding for many community transit systems by doubling the municipal share of the gas tax program from two cents per litre to four cents by 2021, Bill Mauro, the MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan announced Wednesday.

'The optics are all wrong': Criminologist says of Thunder Bay police discipline hearing

by Jody Porter

Just months after he retired as deputy police chief in Thunder Bay, Ont., Andy Hay will oversee a discipline hearing for a sergeant he supervised.

Sandy Zaitzeff remanded in custody

​A long-serving Thunder Bay lawyer facing assault and sexual assault charges remains in custody.

OPP continue search for Grant Tiboni, missing since September in Thunder Bay area

Ontario Provincial Police continue to search for a man from Shuniah who has been missing since September 2016 in the area outside Thunder Bay.

OPP lays charges in fatal Highway 61 collision

Ontario Provincial Police have charged 48-year-old Gary Walker from Thunder Bay in connection with a fatal collision on Highway 61 in January that killed a woman from Fort William First Nation.

Thunder Bay Public Library seeks manuscripts, typewriter of famous author

The Thunder Bay Public Library is trying to acquire some of the personal archives of Sheila Burnford, author of The Incredible Journey.

Canada's population tops 35 million, 2016 census shows

by Éric Grenier

The three prairie provinces boast the top rates of growth in the country for the first time since Confederation as Canada's population increases to 35.2 million, according to 2016 census data released today by Statistics Canada.

'People hardly slept, we're so excited': Stanley Cup visits Sandy Lake First Nation

by Jody Porter

People in Sandy Lake First Nation felt like champions on Tuesday when the Stanley Cup made a surprise visit to the remote community, 600 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont.

Two safe injection sites in Thunder Bay 'a win' for drug users and broader community

by Cathy Alex

The results of a study examining the feasibility of setting up safe injection sites in Thunder Bay shows that a majority of people who use drugs, as well as police, health care, and social service agencies support establishing two of these facilities in the northwestern Ontario city.

Each food item will be exchanged for a ballot towards a draw for $1000 pre-paid credit card

by Gord Ellis

A week long food drive will kick off today in Thunder Bay. It's called Fill the Pit and it is happening at the Victoriaville Centre on the city's south side starting this morning. This food drive will benefit a number of agencies including the Regional Food Distribution Centre.

Time for governments, individuals to speak out against hate crimes, says lawyer

The assault of an Indigenous woman in Thunder Bay, Ont., who was hit by a trailer hitch thrown from a passing car is evidence that the time for governments, and individuals to address hate-motivated crimes against Indigenous people in Ontario is long overdue, says one legal expert.

'Low hanging fruit': Eliminating the moose calf hunt won't save the dwindling population, hunting lobby says

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters says eliminating the moose calf hunt won't help deal with the declining number of moose in the province.

Video Catholic board responds to 1 day teachers strike with 1 day lockout

by Matt Prokopchuk

Catholic teachers at three senior elementary schools in Thunder Bay, Ont., took to the picket lines Tuesday morning in front of the administration building of the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board.

Get into the cold! SnowDay at the Waterfront set for Family Day

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting all citizens to spend some time outside experiencing the best of winter at SnowDay on the Waterfront, set for Family Day, Monday, February 20, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Indigenous people say racism-tainted drive-by violence all too common

by Lenard Monkman

An Indigenous woman in Thunder Bay, Ont., was hospitalized last week after a trailer hitch was thrown at her from a moving vehicle. Indigenous people in other parts of Canada report similar incidents in urban centres.

Police called to break and enter, find improperly stored firearms plus prohibited firearm

Two people from Schreiber have been charged with weapons offences after police found improperly stored and loaded firearms at a house.

Body found after Kenora, Ont. house fire

A body was found in a Kenora, Ont. home following a fire Monday.

Policing in Ontario faces its biggest reform in a generation

by Mike Crawley

The stage is set for significant changes to the way police operate in Ontario.

Northern Ontario mill that was closed for a year up and running again

The mayor of Hornepayne, Ont. says the re-start of the lumber mill in the community is good news for the township. The mill underwent a test start in Dec., 2016 before the first shifts went back to work at the beginning of January, according to Morley Forster.

NOSA says MNRF need to "re-evaluate its commitment to moose management"

by Gord Ellis

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has cancelled more than half the aerial moose surveys scheduled for northwestern Ontario this winter due to what it calls "unfavourable conditions."

Will Thunder Bay be next Ontario city to set up a safe injection site?

by Cathy Alex

The results of a study examining the feasibility of setting up supervised injection services in Thunder Bay, Ont., will be released Tuesday afternoon at the Elevate NWO offices in the city.