• Two Pumper Units and a commander arrived on scene at Royal Edward Arms

    Violent Attacks Mar Holiday Weekend

    THUNDER BAY – It was a violent weekend in Thunder Bay. Alcohol fuelled fights dominated the police blotter.  Thunder Bay Police have investigated a number of violent incidents this weekend that sent a number of victims to hospital. Police had a number of cases to deal with over the weekend in addition to calls for service [...]

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  • Mudding can be fun

    Off Roaders Banned from Fort William First Nation

    FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – Fort William First Nation has stepped up after another incident of off roaders damaging property on their lands. Effective immediately, off roading in no longer allowed on the First Nation. The move comes after a weekend incident where not only were the Pow Wow grounds desecrated, but a grandmother and [...]

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  • Thunder Bay on Alert but Recovering

    Thunder Bay on Alert but Recovering

    THUNDER BAY - Thunder Bay is on alert but it appears the flood emergency is winding down. Following additional rainfall overnight, the City’s Atlantic Avenue Water Pollution Control Plant performed to expectation. The City’s Emergency Operations Control (EOC) Group convened at 7 am today to discuss the status of the City’s rivers, creeks and infrastructure following [...]

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  • Current River Dam - Photo by Day Vid Z Photography

    Thunder Bay Flood Warning Terminated

    THUNDER BAY – Breaking – The Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority reports that the Flood Warning has been terminated.  The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has terminated the Flood Warning for the City of Thunder Bay, Municipalities of Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing and Shuniah and the Townships of Conmee, O’Connor , Dorion and Gillies.  Area watercourses will continue [...]

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  • Emergency Meeting at Fire Hall this afternoon

    Mayor Hobbs – We averted one last night

    THUNDER BAY – “Our crews responded to 187 calls last night,” states Mayor Keith Hobbs. Over the Victoria Day holiday, or ‘Rain Day’ the City had a full court press going on to keep atop of a long run of potential problems. “The Sewage plant performed well thank goodness,” adds Hobbs. Tired but Relieved – [...]

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