Federal Government pulls financial manager from Attawapiskat

Ottawa says it's pulling the third-party manager who had been handling the finances of the troubled Attawapiskat First Nation.  The federal government says there's been an improvement in reserve management, so it's withdrawing the third party manager.  It stems from when the First Nation declared a State of Emergency in the fall over a lack of housing.

L.U. Basketball Add Three Players

The Lakehead University women's basketball program announced the addition of three players to the roster for the upcoming year. Rachael Bland of England, Gabrielle Robin of New Brunswick and Thunder Bay's Jessica De Haan have all formally announced their commitments to join the Thunderwolves.

Bus accident in Oliver Paipoonge

A motorist is charged in an accident yesterday involving a school bus full of children. Police were called to Harston Road in Oliver Paipoonge after a bus was hit by another vehicle and went off the road. The kids and bus driver were uninjured, with only some minor scratches being reported. The driver faces a charge of careless driving.