THUNDER BAY – With eight homicides in 2016, Thunder Bay recorded the highest homicide rate among the CMAs (6.64 homicides per 100,000 population). Edmonton (47 homicides, or a rate of 3.39), and Regina (8 homicides, or a rate of 3.23) had the next-highest homicide rates. In 2016, no homicides were reported in Trois-Rivières, Kingston or Greater Sudbury. Statistics Canada released the latest crime statistics today

THUNDER BAY – The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has appointed retired Judge and current Senator, the Honourable Murray Sinclair as the independent investigator in this matter. Senator Sinclair served the justice system in Manitoba for over 25 years. He was the first Aboriginal Judge appointed in Manitoba and Canada’s second. He served as Co-Chair of the

THUNDER BAY – Family – Hard as it might seem for the kids, it is already time to start thinking and planning for back to school. A quick trip to Staples on Memorial is to see how the school supplies are already waiting for students and parents. Another way back is for planning delicious meals and

Statement by Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Health and Long-Term Care and Children and Youth Services QUEEN’S PARK – The Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Health and Long-Term Care and Children and Youth Services issued the following statement regarding the province’s response to First Nation youth suicides in Northern Ontario: “The youth suicide crisis