Author Archives: Adam Riley
Webequie family loses everything in Good Friday fire
A family of eight living on the Webequie First Nation is homeless following an Easter weekend fire, which fortunately did not claim any lives. The blaze occurred on Friday morning and has reignited ca...
Apr 10, 2023
Lakehead teams take lead in SIJHL semis
A strong start to the SIJHL semi finals for the Kam River Fighting Walleye Saturday night after they felled the Wisconsin Lumberjacks 10-2 out at the Norwest arena, after not lacing up for a game for ...
Apr 09, 2023
Northwest Response Forum wraps
It was a triumphant return for organizers with the 2023 Northwest Response Forum which is took place in Dryden this week. Part of the forum includes a trade show that gives attendees the opportunities...
Apr 08, 2023
One charged after guard assaulted
A Dryden man is facing a single charge of assault following an incident on April 4th, while he was in custody at the Dryden detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. It is alleged the 39 year old a...
Apr 06, 2023
Ignace appoints interim mayor
Ignace councillor Kim Baigrie has been promoted to interim Mayor following this week's bombshell resignation of both its Mayor and Deputy Mayor. On Monday Bill Gascon announced on social media that bo...
Apr 06, 2023
Kenora officers face assault charges
Two Provincial Constables with the Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora have been charged with assault following an investigation by the service's Professional Standards Unit. The charges stem from an ...
Apr 06, 2023
Council writes $13M cheque for downtown overhaul
It's a go. Thunder Bay city council has approved what is being dubbed as a "once in a generation" infrastructure project that will completely overhaul the downtown Port Arthur area. The contract value...
Apr 06, 2023
Collision closes 11/17
Highway 11/17 has been fully closed due to a collision west of Superior Shores Road near Dorion. According to Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services the incident is a single vehicle collision involving a...
Apr 05, 2023
Transit union tells council 'we're under attack'
Abuse and harassment on city buses is reaching a tipping point in Thunder Bay according to members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 966 in a presentation to council Monday evening. "Transit oper...
Apr 04, 2023
Ignace mayor & deputy mayor to resign
The Mayor of Ignace says he and the deputy mayor will be resigning from council less than six months after being elected. In a social media post Monday afternoon, Bill Gascon states he and Al Zimmer h...
Apr 04, 2023
