Sunday, January 26, 2014

Police Release Names In Murder Case

A thirty-eight year old woman is facing a second degree murder charge in connection with the city's first homicide of the year. Priscilla Thomas made her first court appearance by video on Sunday.    Just before 8 am Saturday city police say they responded to a call on Kingsway where they found a thirty-five year old Jeffery Munroe in critical condition. He was transported to the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police say the incident was domestic in nature and that the two involved were known to one another.

New Medical Officer Of Health

The Northwestern Health Unit will have a new Medical Officer of Health as of March 3rd. Dr. Kit Ngan Young Hoon will be taking over the position from Dr. Jim Arthurs. Arthurs is leaving at the end of March after having held the position for the past five-years. Young Hoon comes from Hamilton where she currently serves with Toronto Public Health.

Winter Fun Days Cancelled Today

Today's scheduled Winter Fun Days activities at Prince Arthur's Landing have been cancelled because of the cold weather. The Sugar Shack, Club Canadien de Thunder Bay and skating with the Thunderwolves will be pushed back until next weekend weather permitting.