Highlights

Objections to ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

A committee studying Bill 5 has received more than 100 written submissions so far opposing it

May 22, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Almost all opioid deaths caused by a drug people may not know they're taking: health unit

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit had the province's highest rate of opioid toxicity deaths in 2024.

May 22, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

OPP ask for public's help with theft investigation

Police released a photo of a pickup truck seen in the Escape Lake Road area on May 10

May 21, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

‘Tough times’: College to temporarily suspend 3 more programs

Despite a number of challenges, school officials say they continue to pursue new partnerships, launch new programming.

May 21, 2025 3:15 PM Read more >

Last week in numbers: OPP Superior North calls for service

Officers in Marathon alone issued 127 Highway Traffic Act charges during this period.

May 21, 2025 2:26 PM Read more >

Canada Post warns of potential strike on Friday, local utility encourages e-billing

The Crown corporation says it received strike notices for both urban and rural carriers.

May 20, 2025 5:45 PM Read more >

‘Right place at the right time’: officer says first aid training saved a life

Const. Paul Kainulainen was awarded a St. John Ambulance life-saving award on Tuesday.

May 20, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

Schreiber speech professional receives NOSM award

Karen Figliomeni received a Northern Ambassador Award from NOSM University.

May 20, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay has the province's highest opioid overdose death rate, again

New data from the Ontario Office of the Chief Coroner shows 80 deaths in the city in 2024.

May 20, 2025 2:32 PM Read more >

Local leaders give 2025 Ontario budget mixed reviews

Some gaps can be filled to prop up funding for the north.

May 17, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >