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Court awards $380K to pride organization, drag performers in northwestern Ontario defamation suit
A blogger in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been ordered by Ontario's Superior Court of Justice to pay $380,000 in damages, after making Facebook posts in 2022 accusing drag performers of grooming children. Here's how those involved reacted to the court decision.
One person taken to hospital following collision involving school bus in Thunder Bay, Ont.
One person has been taken to the hospital as a result of a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus in Thunder Bay, Ont., Friday morning. Here's what we know about the incident so far.
ONTARIO VOTES 2025
How to vote early in the 2025 provincial election in northwestern Ontario
Election Day is a week away, but those eager to cast their ballots in the provincial election have a few options to get their votes in early. Here's where people can vote in the advance polls across northwestern Ontario.
SIU investigating separate incidents in Pikangikum First Nation, Kenora after arrests made
Ontario's police watchdog has invoked its mandate in Pikangikum First Nation and the City of Kenora in northwestern Ontario following two separate incidents this week involving arrests. Here's what we know about the cases under investigation.
Young twin curlers shoot for the stars at Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Two young athletes at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., have identical ambitions: to compete on the national stage like their mother, four-time Scotties champion skip Kerri Einarson. Here's what 11-year-olds Kamryn and Khloe Einarson of Camp Morton, Manitoba shared about the sport they love.
This outreach program in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to help homeless people with life-limiting illnesses
A program in Thunder Bay, Ont., that supports vulnerably-housed people who have life-limiting illnesses is looking to expand, but it needs to secure sustainable funding. Here's how the Palliative Advocacy and Care Team (PACT) works, and why those involved say it's essential.
ONTARIO VOTES 2025
How northwestern Ontario election candidates plan to tackle homelessness and addictions crises
With hundreds of people experiencing homelessness and opioid-related death rates that far exceed provincial averages, there's a lot at stake in the provincial election for residents in northwestern Ontario. Here's what candidates say they plan to do to address these issues, and what residents in Thunder Bay want to see from their next MPPs.
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30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant
Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario is marking the 30th anniversary of being under a boil-water advisory — the longest in Canada — by renewing calls to fix the crisis once and for all. As the ruling Liberals prepare for a new leader, the First Nation is ramping up efforts to get the federal government to pay for a new water treatment plant.
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service's former chief files $2.5M wrongful dismissal lawsuit
The former chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has filed a more than $2.5 million lawsuit against its oversight board, alleging he was wrongfully terminated. NAPS is Canada's largest First Nations police service.
Partners in Thunder Bay, Ont., look to educate public, engage businesses as tariff threat looms
As Canadians grapple with how a potential trade war with the U.S. could affect them, the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) is looking to bring the conversation to the local level. Here's why the library is holding a panel discussion to engage the public, and why economic organizations in the city are seeking input from local businesses.