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2022’s historic flood event was not preventable: Report

2022’s historic flood event was not preventable: Report

International Rainy Lake – Lake of the Woods Watershed Board’s Water Level Committee report concludes that 2022’s historic flood event was not preventable.
Thunder Bay hospital 50/50 jackpot passes $1M for third time

Thunder Bay hospital 50/50 jackpot passes $1M for third time

The Thunder Bay hospital's 50/50 draw prize passed $1 million Tuesday and will continue to grow, as the draw date is the last day of March.
Report released on 53-car train derailment in Northwestern Ontario

Report released on 53-car train derailment in Northwestern Ontario

The train en route to Thunder Bay derailed in an area of saturated peat, a Transportation Safety Board of Canada report on the 2020 incident has concluded.
Hydro One energizes life in northwestern Ontario

Hydro One energizes life in northwestern Ontario

Conceived during the pandemic, Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund supports community-led initiatives for the rural and remote north.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
First days of spring expected to bring snowy weather to Northwest

First days of spring expected to bring snowy weather to Northwest

A weather system from the southwestern United States will bring the first snow storm of the spring to much of the Northwest.
Kenora assault leaves one with life threatening injuries

Kenora assault leaves one with life threatening injuries

Police responded to reports of an aggravated assault outside a business on Second Street South
Sioux Lookout names new fire chief

Sioux Lookout names new fire chief

Sioux Lookout finds a new leader for its fire department from within its own ranks, hiring a long time member as fire chief and manager of emergency services.
'You can’t cheat this far north': Rangers complete winter training

'You can’t cheat this far north': Rangers complete winter training

Over 100 people took part in the exercise held for the first time since before the pandemic
SIJHL playoffs open on Thursday

SIJHL playoffs open on Thursday

Dryden, Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout will host best-of-seven series openers as the hunt for a Centennial Cup berth begins.
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