New Romeo Wesley death inquest scheduled July 4 in Cat Lake First Nation

Northern Ontario's regional coroner says a long-awaited inquest into the death of a Mishkeegogamang First Nation man will begin this summer — and it will take place in the province's far north.

'More than incidental': AFN chief says First Nations want input on marijuana legalization

by Cathy Alex

Indigenous people must have the opportunity to consult and be full participants in the drafting of new legislation around cannabis use in Canada, says Isadore Day, the Ontario Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

What to do in an ice rescue emergency? 3 tips from a rescue instructor

What should you do if you see someone fall through the ice?

Three vehicles - including school bus - collide

Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a three-vehicle collision on Thunder Bay's north side on Wednesday morning.

Ignace man charged with sexual assault

A 27-year-old man is in custody after being charged in connection with a sexual assault in Ignace

Metrolinx can't cancel Bombardier contract, judge rules

Metrolinx can't just tear up its $770-million contract with Bombardier for light rail vehicles, a Toronto judge has ruled.

More than 5,000 Indigenous athletes coming to Toronto for a celebration of sport

Reconciliation will be a central theme when Indigenous athletes from across North America gather in Toronto this summer.

Sioux Lookout waterfront, tourist centre get $1M boost from FedNor

The northwestern Ontario municipality of Sioux Lookout is receiving $1-million from FedNor to revitalize its waterfront, the federal agency announced Tuesday.

New Hunters call on MNRF to rethink moose management in Ontario

by Kris Ketonen

The province's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is once again reducing the number of moose tags available to hunters in an effort to curb drops in Ontario's moose populations.

Couple, dog, saved after falling through ice near Kenora, Ont.

A rescue effort saved two people who fell through the ice into frigid waters on a small lake in northwestern Ontario on Good Friday.

Sending an SOS to save an SOS: Thunder Bay street outreach program looks for funding

by Cathy Alex

Following a $10,000 donation of its own, Matawa First Nations Management is challenging businesses, other Indigneous agencies and the entire Thunder Bay community to join them in supporting the Street Outreach Services program, run by the northwestern Ontario city's Shelter House.

Veterinarians set rules for telemedicine

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario will make it easier for its members to get more involved in telemedicine across the province.

CIBC, TD branches to close in Atikokan

The CIBC and TD banks will both close their branches in Atikokan later this year, leaving the community of 2,500 with just one bank.

Filmmaker turns camera to Sasquatch legend

by Kris Ketonen

Have you seen something strange in the northwestern Ontario woods? If so, filmmaker Dee McCullay wants to hear from you.

Ontario offers new services for families of missing, murdered Indigenous women

by Jody Porter

Four Indigenous organizations in Ontario are acting as the point of contact for family members of missing and murdered Indigenous women who are seeking information about the justice system, traditional healing or trauma counselling.

OPP investigate suspicious death on Aroland First Nation

A 26-year-old man has been charged over a suspicious death in a northern Ontario community.

Man wanted in connection with Iowa homicide arrested at northwestern Ontario border

A 38-year-old man wanted in connection with a weekend homicide in Iowa has been arrested after attempting to enter Canada at a northwestern Ontario border crossing.

Man charged after collision with hydro pole

A 67-year-old Thunder Bay man has been charged with impaired driving after a vehicle collided with a hydro pole on the city's south side on the weekend.

Police search for missing man

Thunder Bay Police are seeking the public's help as they search for a missing man.

First Nations family pushes for inquest on anniversary of teen's mysterious death

by Jody Porter

One year is too long to wait to launch an inquest into the death of a child, says the lawyer representing the family of Azraya Ackabee Kokopenace from Grassy Narrows First Nation in northern Ontario.

Pysanky: A Ukrainian art that's stood the test of time

by Amy Hadley

Each Easter, Ukrainian-Canadians gather around jars of brightly coloured dye, sheets of beeswax and flickering candles to practice the traditional art of making easter eggs, known as pysanky.

Audio Sudbury veterinarian tells you how to handle wildlife nesting in your shed or attic

A Greater Sudbury, Ont. veterinarian has some advice for anyone who finds an animal nest during their long-weekend spring clean.

Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women postpones Edmonton, Thunder Bay meetings

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has postponed regional advisory meetings that had been set for Edmonton and Thunder Bay, Ont., next week, saying they need to be "reformulated."

Thunder Bay school holds community feast to boost student success

Sherbrooke Public School wants to encourage parents from the Limbrick area to get involved in education.

SPCA seeks suspect in attack on dog

Someone attacked a brindle-coloured bulldog mix Monday in Current River

Man to be sentenced April 21 for historical sexual assaults

A Northwestern Ontario man who was found guilty last year of a series of historical sexual assaults in the Thunder Bay area will be sentenced next week.

Noront signs exploration agreement with Marten Falls First Nation

The deal paves the way for further negotiations to develop the Eagles Nest mineral deposit in the Ring of Fire.

Meet Debwe, the North American Indigenous Games official mascot

Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games reveal official mascot: Debwe, a turtle, that encourages reconciliation through the inspirational power of sport.

Tilbury, Ont. school overwhelmed with donations for northern reserve Neskantaga

Project from the Heart started at St. Francis Catholic School in Tilbury. Students have garnered enough community support to send a tractor trailer full of supplies to Neskantaga, the small First Nation reserve 450 kilometres north of Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay residents raising concerns about rats

by Heather Kitching

Bird feeders, compost piles and dog poop are among the lesser-known causes of infestation, according to one pest control expert.

Rainy River Cannabis Collective attracts clients from across Canada

by Jeff Walters

Legislation expected to be introduced Thursday in the House of Commons will pave the way for recreational marijuana use in Canada, but a business in Fort Frances, Ont., has already capitalized on Canada's medical marijuana laws.

Building damaged in early morning fire on Cumberland Street

Crews brought it under control quickly, and there were no injuries, according to Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.

Police target school zone traffic issues

Thunder Bay police traffic officers issued dozens of tickets earlier this week during a crackdown on drivers not obeying traffic laws in school zones.

New Fill an Ambulance returns Saturday

St. John Ambulance is hoping Thunder Bay residents will dig deep this weekend.

Neebing man hunts deer by night, gets fine and 2-year suspension

by Casey Stranges

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said that a Neebing man earned a two-year hunting suspension and a $1,500 fine after hunting at night.

Organizers 'excited' about this year's Northwest Film Fest

by Kris Ketonen

North of Superior Film Association president Marty Mascarin doesn't mince words when asked about this year's Northwest Film Fest: "We're very excited about the lineup this year," Mascarin said at a media event on Wednesday morning.

John Tsekouras will spend 9.5 years in jail after losing appeal

A man who was involved in a drug ring in Thunder Bay, Ont., will spend the next nine-and-a-half-years behind bars.

Rabbit hunters get two-month extension

Rabbit and hare hunters in northwestern Ontario have a little longer to hunt this spring despite recent changes.

See Thunder Bay by bus: Lakehead students create sightseeing itineraries for transit tourism

by Heather Kitching

They presented their project Tuesday to Thunder Bay's tourism manager

Mother struggles to explain to 9-year-old that someone killed her pet goat

by Jody Porter

A mother in a rural Ontario town says she's relieved that police have laid charges after the daughter's pet goat was killed.

'Enhanced natural recovery' to treat Steep Rock Mine water

by Jeff Walters

The water may not overflow the former Steep Rock Mine's pits until 2070, but the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says it has a plan in place to deal with contaminated water.

'Hallelujah,' says northern Ontario doctor of policy change for Indigenous women giving birth away from home

A Sioux Lookout doctor says he's thrilled that Indigenous women travelling away from home to give birth, will now be able to bring a companion for support.

Harbour habitats on agenda for Remedial Action Plan

by Kris Ketonen

The possible rehabilitation of wildlife habitats along Thunder Bay's harbour, damaged by decades of industrial activity, will be on the agenda of a public meeting tonight.

A visual history of Thunder Bay's harbour

by Kris Ketonen

A Thunder Bay historian will be shining a spotlight on the local harbour's bygone eras tonight.

Disappearing diamonds at Chapples Park to make room for pitches

by Jeff Walters

A new master plan for Chapples Park in Thunder Bay will leave baseball teams who use the park's nine diamonds, striking out.

Pet goat 'beaten to death with an axe'

Provincial police charged a pair of 18-year-olds after a goat was killed at a home in Rainy River, Ont.

Alexander Henry gets council approval for funding, could be towed home

City council approved, in principle, contributing up to $125,000 to tow the boat to the Thunder Bay waterfront.

Thunder Bay's Sydney Lewis and Ashlyn Sweitzer bring home medals at national wrestling competition

At last weekend’s 2017 Cadet Juvenile National Wrestling Championships in Windsor, the club’s Ashlyn Sweitzer and Sydney Lewis both brought home medals.

7 Ontario men charged $19,250 for illegal moose hunting

by Casey Stranges

Seven Ontario men— six from Barry’s Bay, west of Ottawa, and one from Sault Ste. Marie— are facing fines totalling $19,250 after a moose-hunting trip near Thunder Bay.

Why a Thunder Bay historian is cooking dishes from WWI

A Thunder Bay historian is bringing the past to life in her kitchen by trying out recipes distributed in Canada during the First World War.