Author Archives: Adam Riley
Lighthouse to host castaways
This month will see some rescuing taking place in the harbour here in Thunder Bay all for a good cause. The United Way of Thunder Bay has launched a new fundraiser to replace the Great Billboard Rescu...
Jun 02, 2023 Castaways await rescue during a media event to promote The United Way of Thunder Bay's newest fundraiser, The Great Lighthouse Rescue. (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)
Women charged for assaulting each other
Two women have been charged following an incident which sent both of them to hospital with injuries inflicted upon each other. Thunder Bay Police received a weapons call at the intersection of Highway...
Jun 02, 2023 Acadia Broadcasting File Photo
OPP lay murder charge in Dryden
One person is dead and a second is charged with 2nd degree murder following an incident Thursday morning in Dryden. Police were called to an apartment on King Street where officers located an individu...
Jun 01, 2023 Apartments on King Street in Dryden are cordoned off as part of a murder investigation on June 1st 2023 Supplied Image
Hydro One to be presenting sponsor for 2024 Ontario Winter Games
In nine months the 2024 Ontario Winter Games will return to Thunder Bay and now they have a presenting sponsor, Hydro One. Marketing and Communications Vice President Jay Armitage says the utility as ...
Jun 01, 2023 Officials with the City of Thunder Bay, the 2024 Ontario Winter Games Organizing Committee and Hydro One stand before a banner posted at City Hall advertising the event set to take place this February. (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)
Unifor concerned over fibre access in mill sale
Union officials say they believe there is some potential opportunity for the soon to be new owner of Resolute's Thunder Bay pulp and paper operations. On Tuesday it was announced Atlas Holdings had en...
Jun 01, 2023 Undated Photo of the pulp and paper mill owned by Resolute Forest Products in Thunder Bay
Child porn charges for city man
A 34 year old Thunder Bay man faces several child exploitation material charges following an investigation by city police. Members of the Cyber Crime Unit began their investigation in February into a ...
May 31, 2023
Homeownership less affordable now than last year
Increased construction and financing costs, combined with a labour shortage are further hampering the push to clear the shortfall of Canada's housing stock. That comes from the Canada Mortgage and Hou...
May 30, 2023 Home construction in Thunder Bay April 2023 (Adam Riley/Acadia Broadcasting)
Majority for UCP in Alberta
Albertans have had their say and they've chosen the United Conservative Party to continue to lead the province for the next four years. Despite a state of emergency caused by wildfires and being found...
May 30, 2023 CPAC Video Capture
Thunder Bay mill sold
A purchase agreement has been announced for Resolute's pulp and paper operations in Thunder Bay. The buyer is an affiliate of Atlas Holdings, a group of 26 manufacturing and distribution businesses, f...
May 30, 2023 Undated Photo of the pulp and paper mill owned by Resolute Forest Products in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay to benefit from WestJet strategy
Officials with the Thunder Bay Airport says a new strategy by WestJet will open up connectivity. Currently the airline flies twice a day between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg, which are timed to line up fo...
May 30, 2023