Author Archives: Adam Riley

Replica firearms becoming an issue for police
A rash of incidents involving imitation firearms has the Thunder Bay Police Service appealing to the public over the dangers they can possess. Detective Inspector Jeremy Pearson says some, which inclu...
Adam Riley Mar 14, 2024 A selection of imitation firearms have been seized by the Thunder Bay Police Service displayed on March 13th 2024 (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)

Police seek good Samaritan
City police are turning to the public for assistance in an ongoing investigation. It revolves around an incident which occurred Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Boulevard Lake. Police say a g...
Adam Riley Mar 14, 2024

Nipigon woman scores $500k OLG prize
Another resident from the region has won big, this time through Lotto Max in Nipigon. Linda Robbins, a retiree from the public service, picked up a $500,000 Maxmillions prize in the February 16th draw...
Adam Riley Mar 14, 2024 Linda Robbins is one of the most recent lottery winners in the region (Supplied Photo)

Dent selected to Canada's rowing team
A Kenora rower will be able to represent the sport and her community at an international level. Abigail Dent has been selected to join Team Canada's Women's Eight rowing team. The announcement was pos...
Adam Riley Mar 13, 2024 Supplied Photo

Nakina residents become millionaires
Double checking a ticket proved to be a good idea for two Nakina residents after winning the top Ontario 49 draw prize of $2,000,000 in early February. Danielle Ferraro and Stephanie Ricard say they h...
Adam Riley Mar 13, 2024 Danielle Ferrarro and Stephanie Ricard celebrate their $2 million Ontario 49 win (Supplied Photo)

Transit deal to head to council
A new deal has been struck between the City of Thunder Bay and the union representing transit workers in the city. On Monday night members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 966 voted 70 percent i...
Adam Riley Mar 13, 2024 ATU Local 966 President Fred Caputo votes on a tentative agreement with the City of Thunder Bay (Supplied Photo)

St. Urho's Day returns this weekend
This Saturday Finnish culture will come alive in Thunder Bay for St. Urho's Day. St. Urho is a legend which originated in Michigan and plays off the myths of St. Patrick's day, however instead of St. ...
Adam Riley Mar 13, 2024 Supplied Photo - Heleena Stephens

Funding to support agriculture and arts in Dryden
An investment by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, which is funded by both the federal and provincial governments, will go to support a modern agricultural operation in Dryden. Kenora...
Adam Riley Mar 12, 2024 Supplied Photo - Tom Thomson

A change in leadership for Couchiching First Nation
Band elections held earlier this month have resulted in a new face becoming the leader of the Couchiching First Nation. Richard Bruyere defeated Brian Perrault, who has served the role for the past ei...
Adam Riley Mar 12, 2024

Rainy River Medical to reopen today
The emergency department at Rainy River Health Centre is expected to reopen this morning. It was closed last night for what Riverside Health Care Facilities described only as "unforeseen circumstances...
Adam Riley Mar 12, 2024 File Photo
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