Despite Premier Wynne's Ring of Fire road announcement, First Nations say it's not a done deal

No agreement exists to build all-purpose roads into the Ring of Fire in northwestern Ontario say two area First Nations named in Monday's announcement by Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Thunder Bay police charge 20-year-old with impaired driving after allegedly hitting taxi, police car

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a 20-year-old woman has been charged with impaired driving after she allegedly hit a taxi and a police vehicle in two separate incidents early Friday morning.

Superior Morning 'A lot of work' still to do despite good youth inquest response grade, says Thunder Bay acting police chief

The acting chief of the Thunder Bay police says she's "very pleased," with the grade the service received from a recently-released report card of how governments and other organizations have responded to the inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations students.

Video 'It went his way': Schreiber's Domenic Filane talks his amateur fight with Floyd Mayweather

The lead-up to this weekend's mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor is bringing back some in-ring memories for two-time Canadian Olympian from northwestern Ontario who stepped into the ring with 'Money' Mayweather almost 25 years ago.

Atikokan economic development agency gets $1 million federal grant

A federal government grant will enable Atikokan's economic development agency to support more of the community's businesses and entrepreneurs.

Thunder Bay police seeking robbery suspect after reported holdup at gas station

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they're looking for a man who allegedly held up a north-side gas station Wednesday night.

Conservation authority seeks input into Wishart Forest management plan

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) is looking for public input into the management of Wishart Forest.

August frost in the northwest: Environment Canada says overnight lows cooler than normal

People in Thunder Bay, and other communities in northwestern Ontario, who woke up to frost Thursday morning can be reassured that the cooler-than-normal temperatures won't last, according to Environment Canada.

Audio Final installation of artificial turf fields taking place at 2 Thunder Bay high schools

by Heather Kitching

New artificial turf fields and rubber-surfaced tracks valued at more than $4 million will be in place at St. Patrick and St. Ignatius high schools by mid-September. The rest of the community could benefit too, the board's capital plan supervisor told CBC.

Outdoor Column 'Salamanders are our friend': Ontario man says protecting the amphibians is important

An Ottawa-area man says a small, insect-eating amphibian that's fairly common — but rarely seen — in the northwest deserves dedicated protection.

Ministry reminder: forest fires are a no-drone zone

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding recreational drone operators that a forest fire is no place to fly your drone.

Upgrades to Thunder Bay forest fire base complete

Thunder Bay's forest fire management base has received some needed upgrades.

Audio Kenora council votes to keep heritage designation for historic Kenricia Hotel

by Kris Ketonen

The owners of Kenora's historic Kenricia Hotel say they won't appeal this week's decision by city council to maintain the hotel's heritage designation.

Video 'A lot of coordination' needed to land giant plane at Thunder Bay airport

The largest airplane ever to land at the Thunder Bay International Airport came in ahead of schedule Wednesday morning.

Federal, provincial governments announce funding for NAN-led student safety plan

The Ontario and federal governments say they've committed $10 million to an action plan developed by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation that aims to keep students safe when they come to Thunder Bay for school.

'Disappointing' response so far to 7 youth inquest recommendations, says Aboriginal Legal Services

Legal representatives for the families of six of the seven Indigenous students who were the subject of a coroner's inquest in Thunder Bay, Ont., say, overall, the response to the jury's recommendations so far has been "disappointing."

American anglers fined for offences on Lake Nipigon

Four anglers from the United States have been fined a total of $1,300 for fishing offences on Lake Nipigon, north of Thunder Bay, Ont., according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Bombardier shipped unfinished streetcars to meet delivery deadline, TTC says

by Ieva Lucs

After years of problems fulfilling its contract to deliver 204 streetcars to Toronto, Bombardier shipped four of the new vehicles unfinished last December so the manufacturer could meet its 2016 delivery deadline, the TTC says.

Pair sentenced over 2014 homicide in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Two people have been sentenced to jail time over a 2014 homicide in Thunder Bay, Ont.

NAN symposium focuses on traditional foods, food preparation

by Kris Ketonen

Traditional foods and food preparation are on the table this week, as about 70 delegates from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) communities gather for NAN's ninth-annual food symposium.

Former city-run old age home building could become First Nation education centre, residence

A building that used to be an old-age home in Thunder Bay, Ont,. may find new life as an education centre and residence for Indigenous students from Matawa First Nations.

Luc Baron, 27, found dead after disappearing on Winnipeg River near Kenora

A 27-year-old Kenora, Ont., man has been found dead in the Winnipeg River after he was reported missing on Sunday while canoeing, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Flights scheduled to return residents to Nibinamik First Nation, MNRF says

Wildfire officials with Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry say flights have been scheduled to return residents to Nibinamik First Nation.

Ontario man, allegedly wanted on warrants in Thunder Bay, charged with animal cruelty on duck

A 34-year-old Barrie, Ont., man faces an animal cruelty charge after police allege he grabbed a duck by its neck and snapped a photograph with it.

Audio Thunder Bay to be a 'key hub' for Noront, now that Ring of Fire road agreement in place, president says

Thunder Bay can expect to benefit as a hub for mining activity in northwestern Ontario, now that there's a deal in place to construct road access into the Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich area in the province's far north.

Audio Game, set, match: Confederation College bubble closure will mean no more indoor tennis in Thunder Bay

The planned shutdown of the 'bubble,' the existing sports complex and fitness centre at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont., will effectively mean the end of indoor tennis in the northwestern Ontario city.

Audio From Nicaragua to northern Ontario: Indigenous mother-daughter duo volunteering for education

A mother-daughter duo from Wabauskang First Nation in northwestern Ontario is working with a Canadian and Nicaraguan charity to do good work both abroad, and at home.

Audio Ontario pledges 'support' for year-round road access to 3 remote First Nations, Ring of Fire

The provincial government says it's working with three remote northwestern Ontario First Nations to develop year-round road access that will link the communities to Ontario's highway system.

City of Thunder Bay appeals James Street bridge decision

The City of Thunder Bay is appealing a June decision by an Ontario Superior Court judge, who ruled CN is not responsible for repairing the James Street Swing Bridge.

OPP in Kenora searching for missing man on Winnipeg River

Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora, Ont., are searching for a 27-year-old man who was reported missing on the Winnipeg River over the weekend.

LIVE BLOG RECAP Darkness in the day: Canadians come out to get glimpse of rare solar eclipse

North Americans got to see the sun disappearing behind the moon today, revealing the sun's corona, as a solar eclipse moved across the continent. Read our live blog for pictures, video and expert analysis from the rare event.

City of Thunder Bay to offer special indoor recreation for kids during eclipse

Municipal officials in Thunder Bay, Ont., say there will be a number of recreational activities being offered around the city to help keep children indoors during Monday's partial eclipse of the sun.

OPP investigate suspicious death in Pikangikum First Nation

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the death of a man on Saturday night.

Audio Things are heating up for Thunder Bay's Heartbeat Hot Sauce

by Amy Hadley

Thunder Bay's Heartbeat Hot Sauce is responding to growing demand by opening a new production facility on South May Street, in the city's south core.

Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay, Ont., could see saunas, whirlpools moved

Thunder Bay City Council is expected to vote Monday tonight on awarding a $1-million tender that would see renovations done to the members locker rooms and pool deck at the Canada Games Complex.

Lakehead Motors employees back at work Monday

A 16-day strike at a Thunder Bay, Ont., car dealership has come to an end.

Audio What's in a [town] name?

Everyone in Northern Ontario is familiar with them — they're vital communities with rich histories, integral to the region as we know it today. But what about their names? Why are they called what they are?

Audio Thunder Bay's Rachel Romu modelling after diagnosis that ended athletics career

by Olivia Levesque

A Thunder Bay, Ont., woman has turned a diagnosis that cut short a promising athletics career into work as a model, and hopes that people with visible disabilities will be better represented in the industry.

Thunder Bay hairstylist gives haircuts to the homeless

by Charnel Anderson

Bryan Hodgins has been cutting hair at the Shelter House for more than a year, and it's as rewarding for Hodgins as it is for the people who receive the haircuts. "It feels good to take care of people," said Hodgins.

Audio Thunder Bay to host 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

'Get a bag of chips, and get some popcorn, and have some fun, and watch us play!' athlete Christina Sameluk said.

Man arrested in Thunder Bay convenience store robbery

A 20-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing charges in connection with a convenience store robbery on Thursday night.

Government announces $16M for Treaty #3 housing

The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation says he's "ecstatic" over Friday's announcement of $16 million in federal funding for housing in Grand Council Treaty #3 communities.

Red Lake man charged over historical sexual assaults

A 69-year-old Red Lake man has been charged over sexual assault offenses dating back more than 40 years.