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There has been a large early-morning police presence after reports of a vehicle fire in Thunder Bay. A burnt-out car is in the Gateway Casino's south entrance parking lot on Friday. Police have not said whether anyone was injured, and no other details have been provided. An investigation is underway. More to come....

Five people face several charges after Treaty Three Police Service were called to investigate a break-in of a home in Couchiching First Nation. During the investigation, police discovered over 190 grams of cocaine and $5,200. This led to the arrest of two people from Thunder Bay and others from Fort Frances, Toronto an...

Goldshore Resources is reporting positive results from drilling conducted over the winter at its Moss Lake project, southwest of Kashabowie. Over 20,000 metres were drilled to determine further the size of gold deposits previously identified and the potential for additional resources. Chief Executive Officer Michael He...

Four men on the Mishkeegogamang (New Osnaburgh) First Nation, south of Pickle Lake, have been charged after a serious assault. The Nishnawbe Aski Police say they were called out last Tuesday, August 5th. Officers learned there had been an altercation outside a home on Muddy Lane. Police say two of the men were armed wi...

The OPP are investigating a fatality on Highway 599 north of Ignace. Just before 6 am on Wednesday a passing motorist reported a body in the northbound lane of the road. They were pronounced dead at the scene. A 48-year-old man from Ignace has been identified as the deceased. Anyone who travelled on Highway 599 or has ...

Hot and humid weather is expected to continue across parts of northwestern Ontario for the next couple of days. A heat warning has been issued from the Atikokan area east to the Thunder Bay area, including Shebandowan, Quetico Park and Upsala. Environment Canada said daytime highs approaching 30°C will feel more li...

More than $650 thousand is being distributed across northwestern Ontario by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. City of Dryden is getting $200,000 to purchase new equipment for the weight room at the Dryden Pool and Fitness Centre. Red Lake's Harmony Centre for Community Living is allocating $100,000 to purchase a new whe...

An all-star game will be one of this year's events as the Superior International Junior Hockey League celebrates its 25th season. The league has not staged an all-star game since 2018. Fort Frances hosted the event featuring the league's best Canadian-born players against the best Americans. More details on this year's...

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the Thunder Bay region, with Environment Canada warning of strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain moving through the area Sunday. The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 100 kilometres per hour, nickel-sized hail, and intense rainfall that may lead to flash fl...

After a lengthy investigation, the Ontario Special Investigation Unit has determined a Thunder Bay Police officer was not criminally negligent in the death of a 21-year-old woman. The incident started on December 30th of 2023, when police received three 911 calls from a residence in the area of Balmoral Street and Oliv...