Kenora, Ont. RISK program helping local residents, says OPP

A program that's been running for almost a year in Kenora, Ont. has already made an impact in the community, says an official with the Ontario Provincial Police.

Keep those shovels handy; Thunder Bay can expect to see more snow in March

by Kris Ketonen

First, the good news — this March will likely be a warm one in Thunder Bay.

Rock Your Mocs! event celebrated at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay

by Cathy Alex

Rock Your Mocs, an international initiative to bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, is being celebrated Wednesday March 1 over the lunch-hour at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Business and young employees to benefit from cash for northwestern Ontario pilot programs, says Ottawa

Small and medium-sized businesses, along with young people seeking work in the northwest are expected to benefit from new funding announced by FedNor this week, according to a Thunder Bay-area MP.

Audio Emotions run high at Thunder Bay city hall as councillors discuss Indigenous students' deaths

City councillors in Thunder Bay, Ont. have voted to accept and implement the 31 recommendations directed towards the city that were made by a jury at the inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations students.

'Super-high' levels of mercury still leaking near Grassy Narrows, report suggests

A new report from a group of scientists suggests an old chemical plant in Dryden, Ont., is still leaking mercury and contaminating the Wabigoon-English River system upstream from the Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario.

'We love you Delaine': Kenora vigil honours Delaine Copenace

Family, friends and community members carried candles into the dark, cold night in Kenora, Ont., on Monday in remembrance of Delaine Copenace.

Audio 'Put our minds and hearts together' to address climate change, says Nobel nominee

by Cathy Alex

For decades, Sheila Watt-Cloutier has been fighting for the right to be cold, not only for Inuit in the Arctic, but for the entire world.

Officer attacked while making arrest in Thunder Bay's Newfie's Pub: police

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont. say an officer was attacked and several surrounded while making an arrest in a bar over the weekend on the city's south side.

Arson suspected in south side Thunder Bay blaze that damaged vehicles

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont. say they're suspecting that a fire that broke out early Monday morning on the city's south side was deliberately set.

Video Great grey owls appearing around Thunder Bay and region

by Gord Ellis

A Thunder Bay, Ont. biologist says the recent appearance of some large owls in the northwestern Ontario city is due to what's called an "irruption."

The rules about work life in Ontario could be in for big changes

by Mike Crawley

Premier Kathleen Wynne's government is about to get advice that could lead to a significant shakeup of the laws governing work in Ontario.

Audio Give me a B for Broncos! Ontario high school cheer squad wins bronze at world championships

by Cathy Alex

A high school cheerleading squad from Kenora, Ont., won bronze at the world championships in Florida, and became the first international team to ever compete in the Game Day event.

Audio No, you're not imagining things. The potholes really are crazy this year.

by Heather Kitching

The city has logged more than 750 pothole reports since Aug. 30. That's up more than 80 per cent over the same period last year.

Ontario's Rachel Homan captures 3rd Scotties title

by Donna Spencer

Ontario's Rachel Homan became the youngest skip, male or female, to win three Canadian curling championships with her 8-6 extra-end win over Manitoba's Michelle Englot in Sunday's Scotties Tournament of Hearts final.

Thunder Bay man charged in laundromat robbery

Police have charged a Thunder Bay, Ont., man in connection with an armed robbery at a laundromat Friday night.

Suspect sets fire to clothes and pillows at Thunder Bay department store

Police say fast-acting customers doused the flames and prevented further damage.

OPP investigate death of Delbert Sainnawap of Mishkeegogamang First Nation

On February 23, 2017 a Mishkeegogamang Lake First Nation resident sought medical treatment at Mishkeegogamang Health Centre for an injury he had sustained earlier in the week. The male was airlifted to Thunder Bay for medical treatment and subsequently passed away in hospital

Ottawa man last seen in Thunder Bay's Limbrick Street area in 2016 still missing: police

An Ottawa man is still missing after last being seen in Thunder Bay, Ont. in November 2016, according to police in the northwestern Ontario city.

Randel Wabasse sentenced for 2014 Thunder Bay north side killing

A Thunder Bay resident has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced in the killing of a 46-year-old man at a north side Thunder Bay apartment complex in 2014.

Vehicle crashes into Kenora, Ont. restaurant, sends 4 to hospital

Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora say four people were taken to hospital after a vehicle crashed into a local restaurant Thursday.

Defence applies for stay of Adam Capay's murder charge, says Charter rights violated by time in segregation

by Matt Prokopchuk

Lawyers for a northern Ontario First Nation man charged with first degree murder are arguing that the charge should be stayed after his lengthy stay in solitary confinement.

Be careful on that snowmobile!

by Heather Kitching

Eighteen people have died so far this year, most of them by falling through ice

Why this northern Ontario chef is championing the 'ugly,' 'slimy,' much maligned northern pike

by Amy Hadley

A northwestern Ontario chef is on a mission to popularize a freshwater fish that hasn't traditionally shown up on many dinner plates.

Diversity is more than just white and non-white: Lakehead University human rights advocate

by Cathy Alex

If Canadians truly value multiculturalism, they must make room for more diverse voices to be heard, says Dreeni Geer, the director of the human rights and equity office at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Canada Reads finalist Sheila Watt-Cloutier speaks about Right to Be Cold in Thunder Bay

by Cathy Alex

CBC Thunder Bay invites you to think about The Right to Be Cold, by Inuk activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier. She will be joining CBC's Cathy Alex onstage at Waverley Public Library for a discussion of the book on Wednesday March 1 at 7 p.m.

'Such courage': How one First Nation is fighting opioid addiction

People in Eabametoong First Nation say government-provided drug counselling isn't enough to keep the opioid addiction crisis plaguing their northern Ontario community at bay. That's why residents have largely taken the fight on themselves.

Deputy education minister visits Thunder Bay

Bruce Rodrigues, Ontario’s Ministry of Education Deputy Minister, is in town to tour local schools and discuss programs with administration and staff.

Northwestern Ontario filmmaker one of the inaugural recipients of CBC film funding

The coming-of-age of a 60-year-old Chinese-Canadian woman whose husband is having an affair, a story of survival on frigid Lake Superior and a unique ghost story are all set to be put to film, in part, due to funding from a new CBC initiative.

Curbside garbage limit will be 2 containers in 2017 - but not yet

by Matt Prokopchuk

Garbage collection limits will be decreased in 2017, but council can still implement a new system.

Thunder Bay residents more charitable than most, StatsCan numbers suggest

by Heather Kitching

New data shows Thunder Bay has among the most charitable donors per capita

Matt Murray and cupcakes net 8K for humane society

by Heather Kitching

The Thunder Bay animal shelter says the money is paying for vet care for new dogs

Police searching for man charged with manslaughter in Thunder Bay

A 42-year-old man charged in 2016 with manslaughter missed a court appearance Tuesday in Thunder Bay, according to city police.

After a decade, this First Nation has clean tap water — but 71 others don't

by Jennifer Choi

Makayla McWatch had her first sip of tap water last summer — at age 11. Her community, Pic Mobert First Nation, spent a decade under a boil-water advisory. It's one of 18 Indigenous communities to recently get off the federal government's long-term water list. But at the same time, a dozen more were added.

Roots to Harvest ready for first 'urban training farm'

Roots to Harvest and Lakehead Public Schools have announced plans to create an urban training farm on the grounds of the Victoria Park training Centre, and expect good things to start growing this spring.

7 Earth-like planets found orbiting star 39 light-years away

by Nicole Mortillaro

Scientists have discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a small star 39 light-years away, with several planets believed to be capable of having water.

Why Thunder Bay's business community wants to build closer ties with musicians

Members of Thunder Bay's business community, and music community are getting together on Wednesday at an event hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, to discuss how they can work together for economic benefit.

'I needed to be part of my community to do this' : Marcia Brown Martel on Sixties Scoop win

by Jody Porter

The woman who led thousands of Indigenous adoptees to a hard-won victory in the Sixties Scoop lawsuit says she could not have done it if she had not reconnected with her roots.

Audio 'It gives me hope':Thunder deputy police chief on building relationship with Indigenous community

by Cathy Alex

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., have formed a Sudden Death Committee to examine how the service handles every death, whether it was a homicide, an accident or by natural causes. Its formation is one of the tangible outcomes of a visit made to Saskatchewan in November 2016 by the deputy chief and an executive officer.

Chippewa wildlife park to close as Thunder Bay city council ratifies budget

by Matt Prokopchuk

A 3.13 per cent increase in city spending to be covered by existing taxpayers won't include keeping Chippewa Park's zoo open.

2 men confirmed dead on Lake Nipigon after snowmobiles went through ice

The bodies of two men from Rocky Bay First Nation have been pulled from Lake Nipigon in northwestern Ontario after their snowmobiles appeared to go through the ice last week.

Experience the outdoors during Kingfisher's open house

Showshoeing, cross-country skiing and an evening bonfire will highlight the Kingfisher Outdoor Education Centre’s open house this Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Canada's best young alpine skiers to take to the slopes in Thunder Bay

Some of the best 14 and 15 year-old downhill skiers in Canada are in Thunder Bay, Ont. this week to compete for the national championships.

Analysis Hydro bills will be the focus as Queen's Park resumes

by Mike Crawley

Three issues will dominate the agenda at the Ontario Legislature this spring: hydro, hydro and hydro.

LRCA draws on Sasquatch legend for new T-shirt

by Kris Ketonen

The number of Bigfoot sightings in the Thunder Bay region is on the rise.

All inmates at this Ontario jail suffer from mental illness or addictions, human rights commissioner says

by Jody Porter

Indigenous people in jail in Kenora, Ont., experience "cultural disruption", says the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

Thunder Bay marks the spot on 'celestial map'; asteroid now bears its name

by Cathy Alex

The city of Thunder Bay, Ont., is getting a "cosmic shoutout" from the International Astronomical Union, which has accepted a proposal to name an asteroid after the city.

Audio Meet the father-daughter team running a Harley Davidson dealership, and a bowling alley, in Thunder Bay

A family-run business in Thunder Bay, Ont. is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Hearings resume for Kenora, Ont. lawyer accused of misconduct on residential school files

by Jody Porter

The Law Society of Upper Canada has completed its case, including testimony from 14 witnesses at the misconduct hearing for Kenora, Ont. lawyer. Now Doug Keshen begins his defence.

Audio 'It makes me feel proud of myself' : Art lessons empower Indigenous students

by Jody Porter

The healing power of art was on display Friday at a First Nations high school art show in Thunder Bay, Ont.