Polar Plunge

Yesterdays Polar Plunge saw over 200 participants take part to support the Special Olympics community. It even featured Acadia Broadcasting's Damian and AJ.

Added Duties For Valhalla GM

Valhalla Inn General Manager Mary McLellan will have some added responsibilities. Airline Hotels has purchased an Ambassador Hotel and Conference Centre in Kingston. McLellan will operate both locations while living in Thunder Bay.

Lakehead University Increases Tuition

The Lakehead University Board of Governors is approving a 3-percent tuition hike. Board President Cameron Clark says the increase is in line with a provincial framework. The province doesn't allow an increase of more than 3-percent per year over a 4 year term. Clark says it shouldn't come as a surprise if other schools across Ontario increase their tuition rates as well. The 3-percent jump will come in to affect in the Fall. It is an average however, students in Graduate Professional Programs could see an increase of up to 5-percent.

TBSO Season Launch

The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is announcing its 2014-2015 season. Music Director Arthur Post will lead the orchestra. The season is called Trade the Ordinary for Fantasy: A Season of Music Inspired by Timeless Tales.

Winter Storm On The Way

Thunder Bay could be facing at least one more winter storm before the spring weather kicks in. Meteorologist Rob Kuhn says a nasty storm could roll in overnight tonight. Kuhn says the mix of incoming cold air and the current mild air will cause for lots of snow, ice pellets and possibly rain for Monday. He adds that there is the potential for up to 30cm's of snow to fall depending on the conditions.

Kitchen Fire Being Investigated

The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office is coming to Thunder Bay to investigate a Friday afternoon fire. It took place at a Strand Avenue home in a kitchen. Although damages were not severe burns sustained from a lone male occupant inside the home were serious. His condition is being listed as good to fair.

Comedy Tour Hits Thunder Bay

The Rank & Vile comedy tour is making a stop in Thunder Bay tonight. Darren Frost and Kenny Robinson are performing two shows at the Dragon's Den. Frost says he thinks Thunder Bay comedy goers will be able to handle a more mature show. Frost calls it Canada's dirtiest stand up tour.

L-U Recognizes Athletes

Lakehead University is hosting its annual athletics awards gala this afternoon. Sports Director Hugh Mullally says they want to shine a spotlight on the university's great competitors. The gala is being held at the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute auditorium. It will include honours for rookie's of the year, athletes of the year and volunteer recognition.

More Rocket Cars From Bombardier Plant

The Thunder Bay Bombardier plant is receiving a contract for 60 more Rocket Cars for the TTC. Union President Dominic Pasqualino says that the contract serves a dual purpose, both providing work for employees while buying some time until the next contract. Pasqualino says he hopes this is one of many more between Bombardier and the TTC in what has been a long working relationship.

Charges Laid In Double Fatal

A 27 year old Thunder Bay man is charged in connection with last weekend's double traffic fatality.  OPP Sgt. Jim Graham says they have laid three charges against Tyler Boily, Impaired Driving Causing Death, Criminal Negligence Causing Death and Dangerous Driving Causing Death.  Boily is now in custody until his bail hearing.   The charges come on the same day that a double funeral was held for the victims of that collision on Highway 61 early Saturday morning.

More Students May Have To Walk

The Lakehead District School Board is considering expanding its current walking boundaries for students. As it stands students living within a 1.6-kilometre radius must walk to school. David Wright is Superintendent of Business and says no exact numbers have been put forth just yet. He does note that average weather temperatures and snowfall are also taken into consideration. Wright says trustees are putting the idea forward to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among students.

Thunder Bay Among Top Cities Not To Move To

Thunder Bay is coming in as one of Immigroup's worst Canadian cities to immigrate to. The group recently released the list that placed Thunder Bay in eighth. General Manager Cassandra Johnstone says the city's distance and unemployment played a role in the ranking. She did clarify however that reports of the city's Aboriginal population playing a role in the ranking was not necessarily true. She says that the report looked at the city's poverty levels which coincidentally includes many Aboriginal's. Toronto came in as the country's worst city to immigrate to.

New Country Radio For The Lakehead

Thunder Bay has a new country music station.    Acadia broadcasting as made a format switch in the city and Country 105 went on the air as of noon today.  Station Manager Brent Preston calls it an exciting time for country music fans in the city.  The switchover also means a new morning show with John Ongaro, Gen Block and Bryan Graham.

LU Battlefield Tourism Launched

Lakehead University is launching its Battlefield Tourism course at Memorial Park today.  Professor Harvey Lemelin says there are eleven students involved many of which have a close ties to World War One.  The course includes a trip to Europe to visit some key battlegrounds from the Great War from April 25th to May 5th.

Missing Teen Found

Kenora OPP are reporting they've found 17 year old Chantal Cameron.   The teen was reported missing on March 22nd in the early morning hours when she didn't return to her place of employment.  Police found her in the City of Kenora on Thursday night.

College Offers Peterborough Based Program

Confederation College is teaming up with Fleming College to offer a Geographic Information System program.  Thunder Bay students will be able to take the Peterborough based course at their home campus here in the City.  Students in Peterborough will take the course at the same time as the Thunder Bay students and will interact with them through technology.

Safeway Beans Recalled

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Safeway brand bean products because they contain mustard which isn't written on the label.  People with allergies to mustard shouldn't eat those products. The beans were sold in Northern Ontario, B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Seafood Products Recalled In Ontario

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning of a recall of Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products because they may contain mustard.  The items were sold in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Jacob Found Not Guilty

A Summer Beaver man can rest easy now that a jury in Thunder Bay has found him not guilty of manslaughter.   The aquittal of 35 year old Kesley Jacob comes after a nearly 2 week trial in connection to  the death of  53 year old Barney Beaver at the Victoria Inn in December of 2011.   His lawyer George Joseph says his client is too emotional for words.

Dryden Man Dies In Crash

OPP in Dryden are investigating a collision that killed 24-year old Taylor Gardiner of Dryden this morning on Highway 17. The accident involved a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle and took place just outside of Aaron Provincial Park around 7am.. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured.