Author Archives: Adam Riley
City police investigate sudden death
Thunder Bay Police are investigating a sudden death in the Gore Street West area. Officers were called to the area shortly after 2:00 p.m. after a passerby discovered what appeared to be the body of a...
May 18, 2023 File Photo
Rebrand of transportation museum
The Lakehead Transportation Museum is no more...sorta. Spokesperson Anthony Foglia says the former name wasn't a hit for visitors. "We realized the 'Lakehead' branding name just didn't work for people...
May 18, 2023 Director Anthony Foglia speaks to media during the launch of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay rebrand along side Heather Dickson, who created the new logo for the organization. (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)
Ground search underway for missing 55 year old
Thunder Bay Police continue to search for a missing 55 year old man in the Intercity area. Pierre Kowtiash was last seen in the late afternoon of May 13th in the Thunder Centre, walking towards Fort W...
May 18, 2023 Supplied Photo
Police say Amber Alert was instrumental in locating abducted child
The system worked, that is the easiest explanation Detective Inspector Jeremy Pearson could provide to media Wednesday following the successful location of an 8 year old boy, the subject of yesterday'...
May 17, 2023 Police officers arrive at a command post set up on May 16, 2023 as part of a search for a missing 8 year old child. (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)
Anti-LGBTQIA2S hate still an issue according to Pride organizations
Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which draws attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by members of the LGBTQIA2S community. The date of ...
May 17, 2023 Members of Thunder Pride and The Rainbow Collective announce a list of events taking place ins 2023 for Pride Month in June (Adam Riley/Acadia Broadcasting)
Feds introduce bail reform bill
The Trudeau Liberals are making good on a promise on new bail reforms, through the introduction of Bill C-48. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the bill will make it harder for repeat violen...
May 17, 2023 Source: CPAC Video Capture
DGC Achneepineskum optimistic following swearing in of new Chief of Police
Monday's changing of command ceremony for the Thunder Bay Police saw the attendance of dignitaries from across the region, including the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepine...
May 17, 2023 Newly minted Thunder Bay Police Chief speaks with NAN Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum during Monday's change of command ceremony. (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)
3rd shooter taken into custody
Thunder Bay Police say a third person, this time a 16 year old boy, has been taken into custody in connection to a shooting which took place in the parking lot of Spence Court earlier this month. Acco...
May 16, 2023 Supplied Video Capture
UPDATE: Amber Alert called off; male in custody
***UPDATE*** A male accused in connection to Tuesday's Amber Alert has been taken into custody, while the child was safely located. Members of the Containment Team and Emergency Task Unit conducted a ...
May 16, 2023 Acadia Broadcasting File Photo
UPDATE: Abduction of 8 year old child
Thunder Bay Police have issued an update on the search for 8 year old Emerson Poulin with new clothing descriptors and a new sighting. A Canada wide warrant has been issued for 28 year old Christopher...
May 16, 2023 Photo Supplied By Thunder Bay Police