United Way looking to raise money with a run

The Women's United Run, Stroll or Roll and Walk a Mile in her shoes fundraising events are back on May 12th. Spokesperson Beverly Lannon says it will be a busy day. The events are to protest violence against women and to get women physically active.

The wait is over.....almost

The city's transfer of waterfront land to a private developer is now signed, sealed and delivered. It paves the way for a condominium and hotel project. Developer Giselle MacDonald says they have more work to do before the hotelier can be announced and says that should be announced in June. Meantime the city's Waterfront Development Committee chair Councillor Mark Bentz says that it's an important day for all the people in the city the project has touched because it shows their work has meant something.

Landfill use on the rise

As the weather warms up, expect longer lines at the city's landfill. Roads Division Manager Brad Adams says going to the landfill in the morning could reduce traffic. Being prepared and organizing your loads at home could also help to avoid lineups.

Police make arrests in Project Dolphin

The alleged ring leader behind a major drug trafficking operation in Thunder Bay is behind bars.  As part of what police are calling Project Dolphin officials announced the arrest of 38 year old John Tsekouras and are charging him with several drug related offences.  Officers also took 4 others into custody yesterday.  Project Dolphin was started in 2010 and has so far netted over 2.1 million dollars worth of drugs and 500 thousand dollars worth of cash and property. Officers also say this organization had ties to organized crime in Western Canada and Montreal including the Hells Angels.

No serious injuries in school bus mishap

Thunder Bay Police are investigating a school bus accident at the intersection of Court and McDougall. The bus and a pick up truck collided at around 8 o'clock this morning. The students in the bus were from three different schools in the area. Police say that the 56 year old woman bus driver and a 13 year old girl received minor injuries. A 17 year old boy, who police say was driving the pick up, has been charged with disobeying a stop sign.

Demolition begins on Sister Margaret Smith Building

The first bricks of the St. Joseph hospital construction project are being removed today. President Tracey Buckler says residents will see some demolition action. The demolition of the Sister Margaret Smith building will take several months.

Former Olympian keeps Fox dream alive

A Niagara Falls man wants to complete Terry Fox's dream.   Former Olympic Boxer Mike Strange is running from Thunder Bay to the west coast to complete Fox's Marathon of Hope.  Strange began his knock-out cancer tour after being welcomed to the city by Mayor Keith Hobbs this morning. 

Ambassador visiting Churchill High

Canadian Ambassador for Jordan and Iraq, Mark Gwozdecky will be speaking to students at Sir Winston Churchill high school today. Gwozdecky was born and raised in Thunder Bay and will be talking about Canada's free trade agreement with Jordan.

Cases of Dementia on the rise

Cases of Dementia are set to rise in the coming decades in Canada and right around the World. Spokesperson Ryan Sigurdson of the Alzheimer Society in Thunder Bay believes the aging population is the cause of these predictions. The World Health Organization believes the amount of people living with dementia will double to 65 million people by 2030.

Local immigration office set to close

Thunder Bay's Public Service Alliance Union says the local immigration office on Archibald will be closing it's doors next month.  It closes to the public on May 31st.  The reason for the closure is the Federal Government's decision to centralize all immigration services in Canada.  Our immigration support will come out of Toronto.