Author Archives: Adam Riley

Rain good for fire hazard, but RFZ remains
A total of six new forest fires were discovered over the weekend, bringing the number of active fires in the Northwest region up to 44. There are several fires of note, including four which have burne...
Adam Riley Jun 26, 2023 File photo

Toronto by-election today
Voters in Canada's largest city are heading to the polls today to elect a new mayor. A historic 102 candidates are currently listed on the ballot in Toronto. Several notable names are on that list inc...
Adam Riley Jun 26, 2023 Toronto waterfront 2019 (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)

City council look ahead
Thunder Bay city council is expected to discuss $1.5 million worth of cuts to city services after staff were given carte blanche as part of a way to find savings for the budget. Among the 28 recommend...
Adam Riley Jun 26, 2023 File Photo (Adam Riley/Acadia Broadcasting)

Almost $190k for senior centres in Thunder Bay area
Several facilities in the Thunder Bay area which provide services and activities for seniors are on the receiving end of some provincial dollars. A total of $188,902 was announced by Minister for Seni...
Adam Riley Jun 23, 2023 Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho announces grant money for four Thunder Bay area senior centres in 2023 (File Photo/Acadia Broadcasting)

4 arrested following Weagamow Lake investigation
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested four people following an assault investigation in Weagamow Lake. The incident occurred at a residence in the community on June 12th, where one person was assaul...
Adam Riley Jun 23, 2023

Undeclared firearm seized at Pigeon River
Officers with the Canada Border Services Agency at the Pigeon River crossing say they seized an undeclared firearm late last month. On May 23rd while searching the vehicle of an American traveling int...
Adam Riley Jun 22, 2023 Source: Twitter - @CBSANOR

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Alberta man
A traffic stop near Shabaqua has lead to drug and weapons charges against an Alberta man by Ontario Provincial Police Wednesday. During the stop, the OPP brought in their canine unit to assist and loc...
Adam Riley Jun 22, 2023 Supplied Photo

NDP proposes GST waiver on rental builds
Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh wants to address the lack of housing seen in communities across the country. The NDP's plan is to waive the GST on rental building construction, something the...
Adam Riley Jun 22, 2023 Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is joined by Thunder Bay Superior North candidate Yuk-Sem Won and Thunder Bay Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois at a housing policy announcement on June 22nd 2023 (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)

Another utility overcharged customers and will pay penalties
The Ontario Energy Board has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from Sioux Lookout Hydro, in connection to the overcharging of customers. Earlier this year the utility self reported its fin...
Adam Riley Jun 22, 2023 Supplied Image

'The boom is on': Holland on Avalon purchase
Thunder Bay - Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland says the mining boom is on following the recent purchase of the former Abitibi mill site by Avalon Advanced Materials. The company plans to use the site for a ...
Adam Riley Jun 22, 2023 Kevin Holland at Queens Park - (File Photo/Acadia Broadcasting)
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