Red River Subway Robbed

Thunder Bay Police are investigating a robbery at a Red River Road Subway restaurant. Police say a man entered the restaurant with a large knife and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. An OPP tracking dog was brought in to help locate the suspect.

Stay Off The Tracks

Thunder Bay Police are reminding everyone of the dangers of being around railway tracks. This comes after three youths were seen trying to jump onto a moving train in Oliver-Paipoonge. According to police, none of the youths were injured in the incident, but were issued a warning. Police say anyone found near the tracks can be charged under the Railway Safety Act.

Police Monitor May Long

The long weekend is upon us, and police, as always, will be out in full force. Police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers, seat belt infractions, distracted driving and aggressive driving. Police are reminding drivers to plan ahead and take plenty of time to get to your destination safely. OPP will also be paying close attention to ATV drivers. The number of deaths linked to off-road vehicles has hit a four year high and has doubled in just two years.

Water Street Closed As A Precaution

The city is closing a section of Water Street around the area of the pedestrian overpass.  It's being sectioned off because a glass panel on the overpass was found detached during a routine scheduled cleaning today. Crews are working on repairing it and should it not be complete by Monday, a back up plan for a detour is in place for the Firefighters 10 Mile Road Race.

Can You I.D. This Man?

Police are hoping that surveillance video of a possible suspect in this weeks Best Western Hotel robbery on West Arthur Street, will lead to an arrest.    They say that the staff were injured after they were sprayed with a "chemical agent" .   A man got away with some money, but police won't say how much.

911 Caller Asked To Call Police

City Police want to speak with the person who called 911 from a pay phone at Robin's Donuts Tuesday night.  It comes after officers attended the coffee shop on May Street to check on an unconscious person in the laneway.  The victim of an assault was escorted to the hospital and has since been released.  The person who called 911 is asked to call Crimestoppers or police.

CN Taking Part In Meeting

CN Rail Spokesperson Lindsay Fedchyshyn says they will attend a joint meeting between the City and Fort William First Nation next week.  Fedchyshyn says they are working on the arrangements to attend the swing bridge meeting.   CN engineers have said that the bridge isn't fit for pedestrians and vehicles.

Report Paints Sad Picture

A top First Nations official in Thunder Bay says a new RCMP report shows the need for a national inquiry into murdered and missing  Aboriginal women.   The Mounties report shows that more and more Aboriginal women in Canada are becoming murder victims at a rate that's out of proportion to the rest of the population.    Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, says it's a positive step but notes it only includes women murdered between 1980 and 2012, leaving the possibility of even more deaths.

Nurses Bullied

The Past President of the Registered Nurses Association is shedding some light on bullying in the workplace. Rhonda Seidman-Carlson gave a keynote speech at the hospital last night and says it's not the same as what goes on on the playground. Carlson's speech was a part of National Nursing Week.

Flooding In Dryden

A flood warning is in effect in the Dryden area.  The Ministry of Natural Resources says water levels continue to rise on Wabigoon Lake, Eagle Lake, Wabigoon River and Eagle River. The MNR says water levels will continue to rise.

MNR Reports Fires

Cool wet weather is keeping the forest fire situation quiet in northwestern Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources says there have been just seven fire this year, all human caused. None in the Dryden District. Province-wide, there have been 14 fires, compared with 81 at this time last year.

New Program For Youth

Thunder Bay's Counselling Centre is going to help youth leaving the child protection system. They are offering a new youth in transition program that will help the 16 to 21 year olds access mental health services, housing, education training info and employment opportunities.

Candidate Forum Announced

The Chamber of Commerce and SHIFT Thunder Bay's Young Professionals Network is hosting a forum for the local candidates in the upcoming provincial election.  Candidates for both Thunder Bay ridings are invited to take part and it will be held June 5th at the Fort William Historical Park.  Questions will be business related.

United Way Event A Success

The United Way Great Billboard Rescue is a success. The event's sponsors Investors Group and Lowery's are announcing that it's participants raised a total of $141,362. Proceeds go to the United Way's 29 Funded Agencies in support of people around the community who are facing hardships.

Opening Your Camp? Use Caution: Hydro One

If you plan on opening your camp or cottage this weekend, use caution. Hydro One says our cold and snowy winter storms may have brought down trees or power lines around the camp. Hydro One is urging camp goers to check out the area to ensure there is no danger before opening the cottage.

Overnight Fire

A home on Winnipeg Avenue suffering extensive damage following an overnight fire.  Firefighters were called to the scene at around one o'clock this morning and found the single family dwelling well involved.  The occupants of the home were able to get out safely and a family pet was later rescued unharmed.  The cause of the blaze has been deemed as accidental at this time.

Charges Laid In Murder

City Police are charging a 23 year old man with second degree murder and breach of probation. Randel Wabasse is in custody at the district jail and will make a court appearance on Tuesday. The victim of the homocide on Cumberland Street has been identified as 46 year old Adam Beaver. The second person that was taken into custody at the scene was interviewed and released.

Constable Prevett's Funeral Speeches

Click below to listen to Chief JP Levesque's speech at Constable Joseph Prevett's funeral mass today at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Detective Robert Bonthron delivered the eulogy.

Police Remember Constable Prevett

Bag pipes sounded and hundreds of police officers marched in honour of fallem Thunder Bay Police Constable and K9 Unit Officer Joseph Prevett. A visibly shaken OPP Constable Dan Bailey was one of many K9 officers who is in the City today for Constable Prevett's funeral. Bailey started dog training with Prevett in 2005 and will be looking after Prevett's new dog Timber.  Bailey took pictures with Timber and members of the local tactical team that Prevett was apart of. City dignitaries, police, fire, and members of the emergency service were all on hand for the march to St. Patrick's Cathedral where the funeral mass will be held at 11.


Constable Joseph Prevett on PhotoPeach

"Chemical Agent" Used In Robbery

Thunder Bay Police investigating a disturbing early morning robbery at the Best Western Hotel on West Arthur Street. At approximately 4:30 this morning, a man entered the building and proceeded to spray the staff with a chemical agent. He then ran off with an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect is described as six feet tall with a thin build.  He was wearing a blue hoodie and jacket, blue jeans and white runners.  Any one with information is asked to call Thunder Bay Police or Crime Stoppers.   The hotel staff received minor injuries