Former hockey fighters to struggling ex-NHL enforcer: 'you're not alone'

by Jeremy Allingham

Stephen Peat's father says the former NHL enforcer is living on the streets of Metro Vancouver and using drugs. That story has former hockey fighters reaching out to Peat in the hopes of helping him through a difficult time.

'Stay away from shipping routes': Coast guards warn of thin ice while preparing for icebreaking

The Canadian Coast Guard will be back on the Great Lakes to ensure shipping vessels coming in and out of ports and harbours travel safely and efficiently through the ice this winter.

Still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year

by Margo McDiarmid

Even after the launch of a $53.8-million national inquiry and an increased focus on the problem, there is still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year.

Rainy River OPP locate driver involved in taxi cab collision

A 33-year-old Fort Frances, Ont. man turned himself into police earlier this week after Ontario Provincial Police officers in Rainy River asked for the public's help in locating a driver that had reportedly struck a taxi cab on Sunday.

Thunder Bay, Ont., eyes new cameras as public safety measure

A proposed new surveillance camera system will help increase public safety in Thunder Bay, proponents say.

Final report on investigation of Thunder Bay Police Services Board delayed until Aug. 2018

by Cathy Alex

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has granted lead investigator, Senator Murray Sinclair, a five-month extension on his examination of the actions, attitudes and civilian oversight provided by the Thunder Bay Police Services Board.

New bargaining agreement for full-time college professors in place

The union representing about 150 Confederation College professors is calling a new collective bargaining agreement a "vindication."

Funding given to create new child care spaces in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Families and children in Thunder Bay, Ont. will soon have access to more high-quality licensed care in a safe convenient setting thanks to a nearly two million dollar investment through the province's Child Care Capital Project.

Ottawa pouring an extra $3.6B into veterans' benefits

by Murray Brewster

The Liberal government today initiated an intricate overhaul of the system to compensate wounded ex-soldiers, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to placate a volatile community of Canadian veterans.

Unconventional holiday hampers filled with moose meat in Thunder Bay, Ont.

While holiday hampers are usually filled with canned items and non-perishable food, here in northwestern Ontario for just one day a year, families and individuals get a chance to get their hands on some fresh moose and deer meat.

Thunder Bay investment advisor fined $500,000, banned from industry

by Jeff Walters

A former investment advisor in Thunder Bay, Ont., is banned from practicing in the industry, and also faces a half a million dollar fine.

No tag needed, extra garbage bag allowed for holiday season

While families are busy wrapping gifts and putting it under the brightly decorated Christmas tree, officials from the city's Solid Waste and Recycling Services want to remind residents to make sure to recycle their natural trees by dropping it off at one of their chipping locations.

Avoid victimization, don't send nude photos says Thunder Bay police

The Thunder Bay Police Service would like to remind individuals to exercise caution when sending nude images of themselves to other people as there is always a risk of the photo being uploaded to file sharing sites or social media pages without their consent.

Opioid deaths in Canada expected to hit 4,000 by end of 2017

Fentanyl, a drug so toxic that there is often "no second chance," is fuelling overdose deaths in a "national public health crisis," Canada's top doctor says.

Rainy River OPP search for driver involved in taxi cab collision

Ontario Provincial Police officers in Rainy River, Ont. are asking for the public's help in finding the driver that reportedly hit a taxi cab and fled the scene.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service welcomes 5 new officers

Five new police officers for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service will soon be heading off to various remote First Nation communities for their Coach Officer Training after receiving their graduation badges late last week.

Keith Hobbs next court appearance scheduled for January 19

Thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs' charges of extortion and obstructing justice continue to wind their way through the legal system.

St. Joseph's Care Group Board chair says third party management "concerning"

by Jeff Walters

The chair of the board at St. Joseph's Care Group says it could be a year until a third party management company hands control of Hogarth Riverview Manor back to St. Joseph's.

National parks offer free admission for youth in 2018

Parks Canada's locations across the country represent the best that this country has to offer, which is why for 2018 the government of Canada has decided to provide free admission to all Parks Canada's places for youth 17 years of age and younger.

Why Kathleen Wynne thinks she can win re-election in 2018

by Mike Crawley

Premier Kathleen Wynne has a message for voters who think it's time for a change in Ontario: she is all about change.

Renewable energy in remote communities a step closer

Nine Matawa communities in northern Ontario will study the feasibility of developing renewable energy sources with the help of newly-announced federal government funding.

Liam, Ava are this year's top baby names in Thunder Bay, Ont.

In Ontario, according to media release from the provincial government, the most popular names for boys and girls in 2017 was Benjamin and Olivia.

New Thunder Bay police say missing 25-year old woman located

Thunder Bay police reported Monday night that 25-year old Jessica Massaro had been located.

Verdict in J.P. Levesque trial scheduled for January 25

by Jeff Walters

Thunder Bay Police Chief J.P. Levesque will have to wait until the new year to determine the outcome of his six-day trial.

Dilico's Christmas Wish Campaign fills 800 bags, exceeds goal

Approximately 800 boys and girls across the district of Thunder Bay, Ont. will get a chance to open a gift this Christmas morning, thanks to the staff and volunteers at the Dilicio Anishinabek Family Care.

Local hunter receives 5-year suspension, $5k fine for illegal moose hunting

Conservation officers from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry say a local man from Thunder Bay, Ont. has been convicted and fined for careless and illegal moose hunting offences.

Thunder Bay, Ont., police remind snowmobilers to know their boundaries

With snow falling, the urge to hop on a snowmachine and hit the trails is strong for Thunder Bay's riders. But local police are reminding them to make sure they're not breaking the law when doing so.

Thunder Bay police search for missing 25-year old woman

The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 25–year–old woman who was last seen just before the weekend.

Last blood donation clinic in northwestern Ontario closes in Kenora

Blood donors in Kenora, Ont. will now have to go to Winnipeg if they want to donate blood and help the Canadian Blood Services.

Thunder Bay, Ont., city council looks to strengthen ties with local university

The City of Thunder Bay could see itself working more closely with Lakehead University — and possibly saving some money, as well — if councillors approve a memorandum of understanding between the two organziations at their Monday night meeting.

Thunder Bay, Ont., city councillor calls for new children's coalition

A Thunder Bay city councillor hopes his fellow councillors will commit to filling gaps in youth programming in the city by agreeing to reinstate the Children's Charter Coalition.

Christmas kettle donations surge in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Thunder Bay's Salvation Army Christmas kettle campaign is getting back on track.

How giant vegetables from Leamington are helping Indigenous communities in need

Three Indigenous communities in northern Ontario picked up close to 40,000 pounds of donated food that was shipped free of charge to their airports Friday as part of CBC's Sounds of the Seasons.

Investigation underway after man falls from ship at Thunder Bay port

Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is investigating after a man fell overboard from a ship earlier this month at Thunder Bay's port.

Video Up, up and away: CBC Thunder Bay Sounds of the Season reaches new heights

CBC Thunder Bay's Sounds of the Season fundraiser took off Friday as aircraft donated by four companies in northwestern Ontario were packed full of food and flown to eight northern First Nations.

Video 'This is going to be awesome': North Star Air delivers to Marten Falls, Neskantaga, Eabametoong

A North Star Air plane carrying food for several remote First Nation communities has completed its deliveries for CBC Thunder Bay's 2017 Sounds of the Season.

Video 'It's dear to my heart': Perimeter Aviation sends food to North Caribou Lake, Sachigo Lake

An aircraft owned by Perimeter Aviation that is carrying food for two northern First Nation communities has made its first stop as part of CBC Thunder Bay's 2017 Sounds of the Season.

Video 'It's a blessing': Wasaya Airways lands in Sandy Lake for Sounds of the Season

A Wasaya Airways aircraft carrying food for remote First Nation communities has made its first stop as part of CBC Thunder Bay's 2017 Sounds of the Season.

Video Food donated to Nibinamik from Sounds of the Season to be used for community Christmas Day feast

A plane supplied by KBM Resources Group carrying food for a remote northwestern Ontario First Nation has touched down as part of CBC Thunder Bay's 2017 Sounds of the Season.

New Thunder Bay, Ont., police board member hopes to improve relationships

Thunder Bay's police services board will welcome a new member next week.

Photos Local businesses play 'Santa's elves' for CBC Thunder Bay's Sounds of the Season

CBC Thunder Bay's 2017 Sounds of the Season is lifting off and a number of local businesses in the northwestern Ontario city have played a big role in making it happen.

Thunder Bay, Ont., man barricades himself in south-side apartment

A 40-year-old Thunder Bay, Ont., man was arrested Thursday night after barricading himself in a south-side apartment.

Thunder Bay police continue investigation into 'suspicious' death of Dylan Moonias

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are still waiting on results from a postmortem examination of a 21-year-old man, Dylan Joe Francis Moonias, who was found dead in the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway in September.

Day to day operations now managed by third party at Thunder Bay's Hogarth Riverview Manor

by Jeff Walters

The largest nursing home in Thunder Bay, Ont., - Hogarth Riverview Manor, which is run by the St. Joseph's Care Group - has been turned over to a third party to manage its day to day operations.

Annual Indigenous arts and craft show is on at Victoriaville mall in Thunder Bay

by Jackie McKay

Rows of tables filled with moccasins, mitts, beaded necklaces, paintings and much more will fill the Victoriaville Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont., until Dec. 16. The annual Aboriginal Fine Arts and Crafts Gift Show and Sale brings together approximately 50 vendors from across northwestern Ontario.

Knox United Church in Kenora, Ont., hopes to house new homeless shelter

by Jeff Walters

A church in Kenora, Ont., wants to become the home of the city's permanent homeless shelter.

Ontario coroner sets inquest date for Ina Matawapit, Indigenous woman who died after police transfer

A date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of a 37-year-old First Nations woman who died back in June of 2012.

Video Explosion that shook houses in Thunder Bay, Ont., may have been from a meteorite, police say

A loud explosion that shook houses in a semi-rural part of Thunder Bay, Ont., Wednesday evening may have been caused by a meteorite that landed on the outskirts of the northwestern Ontario city, according to local police.

Kenora, Ont., police officer assaulted

A 28-year-old Kenora, Ont., man is in custody following an incident that left an OPP officer with minor injuries.

Leamington school ships more than 100 bins full of donations to remote northern community

by Dan Taekema

The plastic bins full of donations collected by students at Saint-Michel Catholic elementary school will travel by truck and plane in order to reach a small Oji-Cree reserve called Bearskin Lake First Nation.