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Two teens are facing charges following a violent incident inside a home in Eabametoong First Nation. Officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service received a call for assistance on Wednesday, stating there was an assault that had occurred in the community. An investigation determined that multiple people were in the ...

Thunder Bay's police are warning the public about a new scam making its way around the city. They've received reports that residents have been receiving aggressive messages trying to extort money. The sender claims to be the boss of an escort service, and they threaten to harm the recipient and members of their family ...

Thunder Bay Public Library is hosting a meet and greet with the local federal election candidates. The event will give residents a chance to connect with candidates running in Thunder Bay-Superior North and Thunder Bay-Rainy River. "Elections are critical points in our community's development," said CEO Richa...

Lakehead Public Schools is launching a hockey academy pilot program. LPS Edge: Excellence in Hockey and Academic Skills Academy is getting underway in September and it is initially being offered for students who will be entering Grade 9 at that time. "This pilot program is the latest in a number of pathways to gra...

All school bus transportation is cancelled Friday due to inclement weather in Thunder Bay. While schools in the area remain open, several rural schools under Lakehead Public Schools are closed on Friday. The affected schools include: Crestview Five Mile Gorham Ware McKenzie Norwester View Kakabeka Valley Central Whitef...

A Toronto resident is facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. Officers searched two homes on Thursday. On Limbrick Street, a search of a home revealed a suspect attempting to dispose of evidence, and they were arrested. A second search was then conducted at a home on May Street. Office...

A donation from Tbaytel is supporting youth recovery from substance use. The organization is providing funds to support the Rec-covery Recreation and Wellness Group at the Sister Margaret Smith Centre. The program supports youths aged 16-21 to rebuild healthy lifestyle habits to help recovery and overall wellbeing. &qu...

Three people are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in the region. On Tuesday, officers arrested three people at a hotel in Thunder Bay through the ongoing investigation. So far, the investigation has led to the seizure of the following through two searches: 450 grams of suspected crystal methamp...

Thunder Bay has released a statement clarifying the position of a local scrap metal company's ability to scrab or salvage the James Whalen Tugboat. A discussion at city council's Monday evening committee of the whole meeting led to the suggestion that Harbour Metals was willing to perform salvage work at no charge. A m...

Two people are facing charges after an investigation into a break-in at a business. Officers were sent to a business on Villa Street on February 26 in response to an alarm. When they arrived, they found that the business had been broken into, was damaged, and merchandise was stolen. The suspects had left the scene befo...