Red Cross honours hydro linesman

L to R: Rob Kruk-Rory Milani

A Thunder Bay Hydro linesman is being honoured for his heroism. Last May, Roy Milani performed live saving CPR on Robert Kruk who was having a heart attack. Milani credits the skills training he received through Thunder Bay Hydro.   As the result of his actions, the Red Cross has  given Milani a safety award.

ATV, Dirt bike collide

Two young men from O'Connor Township are in Thunder Bay hospital after an accident on a back road trail.  An 18 and 20 year old were driving an ATV and a dirt bike when they collided with each other.  The rider of the dirt bike sustained minor injuries, while the driver of the ATV received non life threatening injuries.

Mac's Mart robbed again

Police are investigating another robbery at a Mac's Convenience store in Thunder Bay.  Two men entered the east Arthur street store armed with a knife and stole some money and merchandise.  The duo fled on foot and were last seen heading east from the store.

Top marks!

It's high fives all around at the Regional Health Science's Centre after it got high marks in two areas of a mandatory accreditation. CEO Andree Robichaud says the hospital received a good report for it's telemedicine program and for family centred care.   Robichaud hopes to improve in other areas for the next examination including strategic planning.

Columbus visits City

Thunder Bay's Port welcomed a four hundred passenger cruise ship this morning. Acting Waterfront Manager Paul Pepe says the Columbus is being sold and will sail next year under the name Hamburg. Pepe is trying to bring that ship back and attract others to the City. Over 300 German speaking tourists sailed in on the ship today and toured the City. The cruise ship will be back in two weeks time.

Thunder Bay teens involved in weekend mishap

Two Thunder Bay teens are in trouble with the law as they recover from a traffic accident.  The 14 and 16 year old boys were arrested and charged Sunday after police had reports of a stolen vehicle from Thunder Bay travelling on Highway 17 near Schreiber.  OPP say the vehicle the two teens were in later veered off the road and slammed into a rock cut after it failed to stop for police.  The incident is currently being probed by the Province's Special Investigations Unit.

Hiring climate said to be healthy

It looks like the coming months will be good for Thunder Bay's hiring climate.  Manpower Thunder Bay spokesperson Florentine Bahlieda says the results of the most recent survey show 20 percent of employers are planning on hiring new staff.

Taxi robbed by syringe point

Thunder Bay Police are looking for a woman in connection to a taxi robbery.  Police say a woman robbed a Diamond Taxi early this morning armed with a syringe.  The woman is know by police.

No one hurt in a townhouse inferno

Luckily there are no injuries after a 2 alarm inferno at a townhouse on the south side of town.  The blaze ripped through two units a 924 and 926 Neebing Avenue just after 9 this morning.  Initial searches of the units came up clear.  There is no indication at this time what may have caused the blaze.   Black smoke from the fire could be seen across the city. 

Another fire at AbitibiBowater sends 5 to hospital

Another fire at AbitibiBowater sent 5 employees to the hospital with minor injuries.  Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue Responded to the blaze early this morning at Paper Machine 5.  Four people suffered smoke inhalation and one person received a head injury.

Walsh Street Sidewalk up for debate

The controversial Walsh Street sidewalk might not be created after all.  Council already approved the contract for the project, and it's underway.  However, the city is considering backing out of the project because of trees being cut down.  A report will be brought back to council next Monday during a special meeting.

Traffic light removal approved

Thunder Bay City Council is approving the removal of the traffic signals at the intersection of Miles Street and Syndicate Avenue.  A report found that the lights are no longer needed because the traffic conditions no longer warrant them.  The removal of the lights will save the city a thousand dollars each year.  Pedestrian activated signals will be installed 30 metres west of the intersection of Miles and Brodie streets.  Council will ratify the traffic light removal at it's September 26th meeting.

Bus passes approved

Thunder Bay City Council is going to provide some bus passes to Lakehead University's Humanities program. However, they're also asking administration to create a policy that would deal with community groups asking for free bus passes.  Council will be providing 600 bus passes to the Humanities 101 students.

Shelter House makes request

Thunder Bay City Council is considering a request from Shelter House.  The group wants council to put just over 240-thousand dollars towards renovating their George Street building.  Shelter House wants to use the building to offer help to chronic alcoholics. The group wants to offer 15 beds to alcoholics that currently stay at the hospital or in jail cells. Council has asked for a report on the project.

Dawson Road petition presented

A room packed full of people living around Dawson Road took in Monday night's City Council meeting.  15 hundred signatures were collected on a petition calling for transport truck traffic to be diverted from that stretch of road to the Shabaqua Highway.  Community members shared their driving experiences with council.  The group feels the road isn't safe because of the aggressive way the transports are driven.

Columbus to visit city

Thunder Bay is getting a visit from a cruise ship Tuesday morning. The MV Columbus is going to arrive with its 360 passengers at around 6:15  and leave at around 5:30 in  the afternoon.    It will make a return trip to the city on September 23rd.

Smoke drifts into city

Smoke from a forest fire south of the border is causing problems in Thunder Bay.  The city fire service says the smoke drifted here from an 11 thousand acre fire near Ely, Minnesota . 

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

Dark clouds are hovering over the city as Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the city. Environment Canada says a cold front is the cause of the storm.  Strong gusting winds and hail are expected.

50 thousand won on scratch ticket

A Thunder Bay resident is richer thanks to playing a crossword scratch ticket.  Terry Nishibata won 50 thousand dollars from the Ontario Lottery Commission.

Green Party could have candidate by Thursday

Ontario's Green Party says news of their candidate dropping out is not a set back.  Spokesperson Rebecca Harrison says Russ Aegard dropped out for personal reasons.  The party hopes to have a new candidate in place by Thursday.