by Brad PerryThe Moncton Wildcats are one step closer to clinching their first Memorial Cup championship. The Wildcats downed the host Rimouski Océanic 6-2 in the final round-robin game on Wednesday night. Moncton’s win secured their spot in the semifinal and eliminated the host team from the tournament. The...
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by Tim DavidsonA two-and-a-half weeklong closure of Coker Road is over. The section east of Kelly Road is open again. The city says it had to close the road in that area due to concerns about high water levels on Black Stugeon Lake, particularly on Rice Bay. That portion of Coker was closed on May 9th because...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is standing firm despite calls from the opposition to scrap legislation aimed at speeding up mining development. Many First Nations argue it tramples their rights and is an attempt to circumvent the province’s duty to consult. At Queen’s Park on Wednesday, the Ford...
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by CJ GoaterA drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay has led to several arrests and the seizure of illicit drugs. Officers searched two homes and a vehicle in the community as part of the investigation on Tuesday. A vehicle identified as part of the investigation was stopped by police on Highway...
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by Randy ThomsThe province is preparing to review policing costs in Ontario. Continued lobbying by communities policed by the Ontario Provincial Police has led to the Solicitor General Office committing to a review of the formula used to determine municipal costs. Policing costs for some northwestern Ontario...
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by Brad PerryIf you are a fan of hot and humid weather, it looks like you will be in luck this summer. The Weather Network has released its seasonal forecast for June through August. Much of the country is expected to see above-normal temperatures, including most of Atlantic Canada. “Above-normal...
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by CJ GoaterPolice in Thunder Bay are still requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen. Aliya Degeit was last seen on May 20 in the Cumberland Street North area. The 15-year-old is described as a white female standing five feet tall with a thin build. Photo of the last known sighting of...
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by CJ GoaterThe Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) and the union representing many of their employees are scheduled to return to the bargaining table. OCEU/CUPE 1750 members initiated legal job action on May 21 after negotiations came to a halt. The union hoped to continue conversations on Wednesday,...
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by Caitlin SnowThe family of a missing Cape Breton man believe they have found his remains and are now seeking justice. Ken and Peggy MacDonald, the parents of Justin MacDonald posted an emotional video on social media, Wednesday, confirming human remains found Monday near Sydney, are of the missing...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s indoor turf facility is one step closer to being built. Council approved awarding the design-build contract following the request for proposal (RFP) process for the facility at Monday night’s meeting. The contract was awarded to Finn Way General Contractor, with a design team of...
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