Police Release Robbery Details

City police are out with new details concerning an overnight robbery at a Mac's convenience store on Simpson Street. Just before midnight, a masked man carrying a knife entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect made of with some money. The clerk was not injured. Police are looking for a Caucasian man approximately 5-foot-6 inches tall with a medium build with blond short hair. He was wearing black and white checkered pants, a grey hoodie and a blue toque. He had a Toronto Maple Leafs bandanna covering his face and he was wearing ear phones. Anyone with information about the identity of this male is asked to call the Thunder Bay Police or Crimestoppers.

Four Laning Continues

The government is announcing the next phase of twinning the Trans Canada Highway between here and Nipigon.   Work will being later this year on a 13 kilometre stretch east of Highway 527.   It will be completed in 2015.    Aecon Construction and Materials Ltd. was awarded the contract.

Wynne-ing Over The North

Kathleen Wynne is unveiling a 4 point plan that she hopes will resonate with northern Ontarians. While campaigning in Thunder Bay, Wynne met with a number of groups to hear their concerns. Part of Wynne's plan would be to create a northern Ontario Cabinet Committee within 30 days if elected.

Lappe Search Called Off

O.P.P. are calling off a ground search for a suspicious man in Lappe and Gorham township.  Staff Sergeant James Graham says provincial police made the decision instead to issue an arrest warrant for the suspect.  Police are asking residents in Lappe and Gorham township to call them if they do notice anyone wandering around the area looking suspicious.

Murray Promises Regional Government

Glen Murray has some bold plans for the north if he becomes premier of Ontario. The Liberal leadership candidate says his number one priority for the north is to set up regional governments. Speaking in Thunder Bay Murray says it's all about taking control.  Murray says the process would begin with discussion then it would be put to a public vote in the form of a referendum.

McGuinty Proud Of Ring Of Fire

 As he gets set to leave his job in the new year Premier Dalton McGuinty believes his government's  greatest accomplishment for the northwest was the Ring of Fire mining project. He calls the Ring of Fire an exciting new frontier in economic development for the northwest.  McGuinty also points to the new hospital in Thunder Bay along with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the new law school

Mac's Store Robbed Overnight

City police are expected to release a full description of a man later today. They are currently on the hunt for a man who robbed a Mac's convenience store on the 700 block of Simpson Street just before midnight last night. Police say the man entered the stored brandishing an edged weapon and demanded cash and then took off. Police say no one was hurt and more details are to be released later today.

Manhunt Continues In Lappe & Gorham

O.P.P. are expected to be continuing a ground search later today for a man in Lappe and Gorham township. Police tried to pull over a vehicle early yesterday morning when the man took off on foot into the bush. The Emergency Response Team and the Anishnabek Canine Unit were scouring the bush yesterday for the man who allegedly showed up at a residence in Gorham township. Provincial police say the man is not considered a threat or dangerous but are advising residents in the area not to pick up hitchhikers.

Thunderwolves Weekend

The Lakehead University men's and women's basketball teams host their home opener tonight at the L.U. Thunderdome. The women's team tips-off against the Queen's Golden Gaels at 6:00 with the #7 ranked men hitting the hardwood at 8:00. Meanwhile the women's volleyball team are also at home this weekend. They take on the University of Toronto Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. and then against Ryerson on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the #8 ranked Thunderwolves men's hockey team travels on the road this weekend for games against Brock tonight and Wilfred Laurier tomorrow. You can watch live games by clicking on www.ssn.ca

McGuinty Sticks To His Guns

Premier Dalton McGuinty will not budge. He's standing by a decision to put a hold on the conversion the Mission Island power plant to natural gas for what experts say could be energy savings of 400 million dollars. Speaking in Thunder Bay, the outgoing premier says it's all about meeting the energy needs of the north. McGuinty says it would be reckless to proceed without looking at the advice of those experts.

Police Make Arrest In 2011 Traffic Death

Thunder Bay police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal accident last year on Victoria Avenue at Leland. It killed at 60 year old woman. Deputy Police Chief Andy Hay says the man was arrested late Wednesday afternoon on the city's south side. Charged is Ashley Shabogomik of the Aeroland First Nation. Hay says the investigation lasted over 400 days.

Woman Hit By Vehicle

City police are searching for a woman at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital after she was reportedly hit by a vehicle. Police say the incident was called in just after 2:00 o'clock this afternoon and happened at the corner of Oliver and High Street. Police say a witness was able to take the woman to hospital with unknown injuries and now officers are trying to find her.

Manhunt In Lappe

O.P.P. are on the lookout for a man in Lappe. Officers are currently on foot trying to cordone off certain areas of the bush as they look for a man who is wanted on a number of charges. It stems from an incident early this morning when police say the man failed to stop for a routine check and proceeded to run into the bush. O.P.P. have since recovered the vehicle and have had a number of reports from nearby residents who said they had spotted the man.

Hospital Gridlock Continues

It's organized chaos at the Health Sciences Centre as staff are coping with the stressful situation of gridlock. That means that all the beds in the facility are taken and it's a juggling act with the patients. Hospital spokesperson Mark Henderson there's a faint light at the end of the tunnel with the construction of new beds coming, but that is not an immediate solution. Henderson says there are about 60 patients at the hospital that are the cause of the overload

Stop The Energy Politics Says Horwath

The leader of the Ontario NDP says it's time to take the politics out of the Mission Island power plant debate. The Ontario Power Authority is claiming the plants closure could save 400 million dollars. However on a visit to Thunder Bay Andrea Horwath would not say whether she would keep the plant open or closed if she were premier.   Horwath says it's clear the issue has become a political football.

MP Rickford Says ELA Allegations Are Untrue

The MP of Kenora is very disappointed with a recent statement put out by the Coalition to Save The Experimental Lakes Area. Greg Rickford says that the statement made by Director Diane Orihel regarding a possible sale to an unknown buyer, is completely untrue. Rickford says there was no such thing, and that they are looking at the best option for the water research facility. Orihel also said that the government is striking down motions to save the ELA behind closed doors, and Rickford says that is not true either.

National Developent Centre Team Announced

The National Development Centre's nordic ski team is embarking on a busy season. The 13 member team was introduced today and will take part in 15 to 20 events throughout the Winter months. Team Manager Amanda Holdsworth says the team will be eyeing the World Junior Under 23 Trials from January 3rd to the 6th at Lappe as one of their major events of the season. 

PARO Awards Tonight

Nine women business owners are being honoured this evening by the PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise. They are being recognized as the top enterprising women of 2012.  The event takes place at the Victoria Inn

Politicians Visit City Today

Thunder Bay is a political hotbed today. Premier Dalton McGuinty is expected in the city later today, along with Liberal Leadership candidates Glenn Murray and Kathleen Wynne. They are here for a fundraising dinner for Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle.

Vehicle Crashes Into Light Pole

City police say 4 charges are being laid against a man following an early morning collision. The man is facing two alcohol charges, a stolen vehicle charge and one count of dangerous driving. Police were called to the corner of May and Arthur Street at approximately 4:25 a.m. to a report of a vehicle crashing into a light stand. The man made an appearance in video court this morning.