Author Archives: Adam Riley

NAN mourns passing of last "Sandy Lake Five" member
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the last surviving member of a group which put a national spotlight on worsening healthcare in its communities in the 1980's has passed away. Peter Fiddler was one of fi...
Adam Riley Jan 09, 2024 Josias Fiddle, Luke Mamakesic, Allen Meekis, Peter Fiddler and Peter Goodman during their 1988 hunger strike in protest of poor health conditions in NAN territory (Supplied by: Meno Ya Win Health Centre)

Crews respond to 2 vehicle collision
Emergency crews with Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services have now cleared the scene of a scene collision east of Thunder Bay. According to a social media post by SFES, crews were initially called out ...
Adam Riley Jan 09, 2024 Supplied Image

Poll: Conflict brings anti-Antisemitism & anti-Muslim sentiments higher
Anti-Muslim sentiment and anti-Antisemitism are a major problem in Canada, but which is greater is a matter of who you speak to. According to respondents a majority believe anti-Muslim sentiment and a...
Adam Riley Jan 05, 2024 Demonstrators march down Algoma Street South in Thunder Bay protest of the conflict in Gaza (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)

Deal inked on mining property acquisition
A deal has been closed and a property in the Sioux Lookout area with the potential for gold mining has a new owner. On January 3rd Ashley Gold announced it has acquired the Burnhut Property, located j...
Adam Riley Jan 05, 2024 Dominik Vanyi / Unsplash

Impaired stats for city continue to disappoint
City police have released their 2023 Festive Ride Numbers, which saw 32 charges, 19 for alcohol, eight for drugs and five refusals to provide a sample. Traffic Unit Constable Tom Armstrong says combin...
Adam Riley Jan 04, 2024 A member of the Thunder Bay Police Service speaks to a driver during the launch of the Festive R.I.D.E. program, in Thunder Bay on November 30th, 2023 (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)

Vaugeois fears 'loss of expertise' following layoffs
Thunder Bay - Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois says outside the box thinking is needed following the sudden idling of the pulp mill in Terrace Bay this week, with no timeline provided for a possible r...
Adam Riley Jan 04, 2024 File Photo
Rosslyn Road closed again for repairs
Motorists looking to use Rosslyn Road will once again have to wait until after 6:00 p.m. to do so. Infrastructure repairs starting at 1996 Rosslyn Road will be underway for the next seven hours, preve...
Adam Riley Jan 04, 2024

Police save suspected overdose victim following collision
Two officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service are being credited with reacting quickly to save the life of a man, suspected of overdosing, after colliding with a parked vehicle. Police were called ...
Adam Riley Jan 04, 2024 File Photo

SIU probes death of city woman
Ontario's police watchdog has begun an investigation into the death of a woman early Saturday morning. Initial details released by the Special Investigation's Unit states around 2:00 a.m. December 30t...
Adam Riley Jan 04, 2024 Courtesy - SIU

Resolute hit with $500k fine for 2022 death
A fine of half a million dollars has been issued against the owners of the Ignace samilll for a fatality which occurred nearly two years ago. On March 28th 2022 an electrician was repairing a debarkin...
Adam Riley Jan 03, 2024
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