Robbery on 9th Street North in Kenora prompts OPP investigation

Kenora Ontario Provincial Police officers are asking for the public's help after a business on Ninth Street North was robbed on Tuesday early morning.

Thunder Bay police investigate alleged racial violence after eggs thrown at pedestrians

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are investigating two separate incidents of eggs being thrown from vehicles and hitting pedestrians on Wednesday.

Wednesday February 28, 2018

Video What you need to know about Federal Budget 2018

There were a lot of details in today's budget announcement and CBC News has the breakdown on what you need to know about Federal Budget 2018. Titled "Equality + Growth, A Strong Middle Class," the 367-page budget document offers new cash to tackle the opioid crisis, cope with a surge in asylum seekers crossing the border from the United States and improve living conditions for Indigenous people. Critics are quick to point out that the budget forecasts an $18.1-billion deficit in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, which gradually will decline to $12.3 billion by 2022-2023.

Lakehead University Thunderwolf Leashja Grant named OUA Player of the Year

The Lakehead University's Women's basketball team has a lot to celebrate for this season, as the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced Leashja Grant as their Player of the Year and First Team All Star.

13 artists, cultural professionals celebrated at Thunder Bay 8th Annual Arts & Heritage Award

Hundreds of local artists, individuals and groups associated with the arts and heritage community of Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario gathered at the Magnus Theatre on Friday, Feb 23 to recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by some of the city's finest cultural professionals.

$3K fine, 2 year license suspension for angler convicted of fishing during closed season

A resident of Sioux Lookout, Ont., has been fined $3,500 and received a two-year fishing license suspension for angling during closed season.

Budget says some paper currency will no longer be legal tender

by John Paul Tasker

Buried deep in the 367-page budget, the Liberal government announced Tuesday some paper currency will no longer be accepted as legal tender.

Thunder Bay Under-18 Baseball World Cup made less money than in 2010 but organizers still pleased

The head of the organization responsible for hosting the 2017 Under-18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the venture turned a profit but not one as big as the last time the tournament came to the Lakehead.

Guilty plea entered in case of 2014 fatal boating accident near Sioux Lookout, Ont.

A Lac Seul man charged in connection with the death of three boaters in the Sioux Lookout, Ont., area in 2014 has pleaded guilty.

Former chief of Shoal Lake 39 pleads guilty to historical sex charge, 2nd one withdrawn

A former chief of a northwestern Ontario First Nation has pleaded guilty to one historical sex crime, while a second charge was withdrawn.

New website highlights Thunder Bay life during the First World War

Letters, photographs, stories and other records are part of a new online exhibit showcasing life in Thunder Bay during the First World War.

Downie-Wenjack fund receives $5M in 2018 federal budget

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund will receive $5 million in funding as part of the 2018 Canadian federal budget.

Canada-wide warrant issued for man wanted in connection with Thunder Bay, Ont., homicide

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man wanted in connection with a murder that took place early Monday in the city's east end.

26 year-old man charged after OPP report sudden death in Kenora, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 26-year-old former resident of Kenora after officers were called about a sudden death in the northwestern Ontario city.

How to watch CBC's coverage of federal budget 2018

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will deliver his third budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Here's how to follow CBC News coverage.

Audio City staff to examine anti-idling bylaw in Thunder Bay proposed by local doctor

A physician in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the city needs to do more to curb people idling their vehicles, and she's proposing a new bylaw to enforce a change.

Police seek suspects in Dryden beer store smash-and-grab

Dryden police are searching for two suspects after the city's Beer Store was robbed late last week.

Thieves steal parked truck's tires, jack

OPP are seeking the public's help after four tires were stolen off a parked pickup truck in the Kenora area.

Looking through a gender lens: 5 things to watch for in today's budget

by Kathleen Harris

Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers his third federal budget today, a spending plan designed to promote gender equality, improve living conditions for Indigenous people and fortify Canada against cyberattacks.

Audio Weekend snow helps extend this year's ski season in Thunder Bay

With about 40 centimeters of snow blanketing the city of Thunder Bay and the rest of northwestern Ontario this past weekend, it's understandable if most residents in the city are tired of plowing their driveways and removing snow off of their vehicles.

Stab-proof vests for Thunder Bay, Ont. paramedics possible: Superior North EMS

The deputy chief of city operations for Superior North EMS (SNEMS) says the agency has been discussing issuing stab-proof vests to its paramedics to help protect them as they do an increasingly-dangerous job.

Alleged girls' clothing thief arrested by Dryden police

Police in Dryden, Ont., say they have arrested a 15-year-old who was reportedly caught breaking and entering into a home on Wilson Street on Sunday night.

Ontario court grants creditor protection extension to highway maintenance contractor

by Matt Prokopchuk

A company responsible for plowing thousands of kilometres of highways in Ontario has been granted a longer reprieve from its creditors, as it continues to restructure.

Wild cat on the prowl: lynx sightings linger in Thunder Bay, Ont.

A lynx that was spotted Family Day evening near Marina Park still appears to be prowling through Thunder Bay, Ont., as hundreds of videos and photos of the wild cat have been uploaded to social media over the weekend.

Thunder Bay police seek suspect for 2nd degree murder, say he's armed and dangerous

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they're looking for a suspect in a reported homicide in the northwestern Ontario city's East End neighbourhood and say he's armed and dangerous.

Sioux Lookout OPP arrest alleged drunk driver with children in vehicle

Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police officers arrested a 39-year-old man for impaired driving after a traffic stop early Sunday morning, police said.

Discredited hair-testing program harmed vulnerable families across Ontario, report says

A review of more than 1,200 child welfare cases spanning 25 years has found that a now-discredited hair analysis program in Toronto that tested for drug and alcohol use caused extensive — and potentially irreversible — harm to vulnerable families across Ontario.

Thunder Bay police arrest suspect in alleged Mac's Store robbery

Thunder Bay Police say they have arrested the suspect who they believe is responsible for a Mac's Convenience store robbery on Sunday morning.

MNRF fine two men for spoiled meat, no attached seal

Officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry say two men have pleaded guilty and have been fined a total of $4000 for moose hunting offences.

High number of SOS calls signals need to do more to end homelessness, researcher says

Shelter House's Street Outreach Services program transports 10 to 15 people a day to safety.

Infant daughter of Hurricanes' Jordan Staal dies

The Carolina Hurricanes say the infant daughter of team co-captain Jordan Staal has died. Staal missed the team's two games this weekend because of family and personal reasons.

Ignace OPP arrest 54-year-old man after alleged Valentine's Day sexual assault

Ontario Provincial Police in Ignace, Ont. say they have arrested and charged a 54-year-old man with sexual assault.

New training, equipment needed to keep paramedics safe: union

The union that represents Thunder Bay, Ont., paramedics is calling on Superior North EMS (SNEMS) to provide new training and equipment to keep its members safe.

Thunder Bay residents march for Justice for Tina Fontaine

Thunder Bay residents joined a nation-wide call for justice on the weekend, holding a rally to call for changes after a man accused of second-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was found not guilty.

New study sheds light on relationship between wolves and moose population

The mystery behind Minnesota and northwestern Ontario's diminishing moose population has been an ongoing discussion for the last two decades, but a new study sheds light on the relationship between the number of wolves and moose calf survival.

Scouts Canada celebrates founder's birthday, looks for more volunteers

For the past 48 years William 'Bill' Taylor has always taken the time to lend a helping hand to the Scouts Canada group in Thunder Bay, Ont. He said he noticed a decline in volunteers over the last several years.

Province announces $2.9M for Indigenous family programming in Thunder Bay district

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Anishnawbe Mushkiki, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek and the Thunderbird Friendship Centre in Geraldton will share the funds.

1 person dead in Kenora, Ont., area Highway 17 collision, OPP say

A collision between a pickup truck and a tractor trailer unit that prompted the closure of Highway 17 east of Willard Lake on Friday morning is still under investigation by Ontario Provincial Police officers in Kenora.

Another snowy day expected Sunday in northwestern Ontario

The snow that blanketed Thunder Bay and the rest of northwestern Ontario on Friday is expected to taper off sometime in the afternoon, but return again on the weekend.

Published writers are open books at Thunder Bay's first Ask An Author event

Inquisitive readers and aspiring writers have the chance to learn from the writing pros at an event in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Saturday.

Canada to play for men's hockey bronze after stunning loss to Germany

Germany delivered its second straight upset of the Olympic men's hockey tournament, beating Canada 4-3 on Friday to clinch a berth in Saturday's final against the gold-medal favourites from Russia.

Release details of Ontario highways agreement with struggling contractor, NDP says

by Matt Prokopchuk

The Ontario NDP is calling on the provincial government to release details of its revised arrangement with one of the maintenance contractors responsible for plowing and sanding the province's highways.

Thunder Bay fundraiser seeks people who will 'Give a Frock' for charity

Who Gives a Frock? will sell donated dresses to raise funds for the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation

Thunder Bay, Ont., police eye new headquarters

The Thunder Bay Police Service may be getting a new home. Eventually.

'Just awesome': Expedia names Thunder Bay one of Canada's top university hockey towns

The travel web site singled out Lakehead University in part for the performance of its women's hockey team — which won the American Collegiate Hockey Association DII title last year in its first year in the league — and because Lakehead's hockey program has nearly 4,000 Facebook followers.

Thunder Bay police use-of-force up in 2017, report shows

The sheer number of calls received by Thunder Bay police in 2017 is likely a contributor to the rise in use-of-force incidents, the service's chief instructor says.

OPP in Kenora, Ont., charge B.C. man for drug possession after traffic stop

Ontario Provincial Police officers in Kenora arrested and charged a 35-year-old British Columbia man on Wednesday with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Thunder Bay health unit declares outbreak at retirement home

Officials at the Health Unit in Thunder Bay, Ont. are urging residents to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals, long term care facilities and retirement homes if they are feeling unwell.

Thunder Bay police make arrest for $135K drug possession

Thunder Bay police have arrested two individuals for possession and drug trafficking on Wednesday afternoon.

Local talent to be recognized at annual Arts & Heritage Awards in Thunder Bay

The 8th Annual Arts and Heritage Awards hosted by CBC Thunder Bay is just around the corner with dozens of nominees named in a total of 16 categories including music, photography and cultural volunteer of the year.