A Thunder Bay man is facing charges after an 11-hour standoff with police early Sunday morning.
Police were called around 2:45 a.m. after an individual known to the family had locked himself in a home on the north end and prevented residents from entering.
The Emergency Task Unit become involved when he threatened officers who tried to enter the home.
After determining there were no other occupants in the home, officers entered the residence and arrested the suspect without incident.
The man faces the following charges:
• Unlawfully in dwelling house • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm • Failure to comply with release order • Failure to comply with probation order (two counts)
A man has been arrested as Saint John police continue a homicide investigation involving the death of a 63‑year‑old man.
The investigation began after New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety Coroner Services notified officers on Aug. 26 that the man’s death was believed to involve foul play.
Investigators later learned the victim had been found with a head injury on July 19 after paramedics were called to a men’s shelter in the 100‑block of Waterloo Street.
The man was taken to the hospital and died on July 26. Officers arrested a 38‑year‑old man on Jan. 29.
He has been charged with manslaughter and failing to comply with a probation order.
The accused was remanded into custody following his first court appearance and returned to court on Monday.
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This is the last week to comment on the proposal from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on the Deep Geological Repository between Ignace and Wabigoon.
The NWMO has submitted a 12 hundred page description of the project.
Elyse Maisonneuve-Campbell with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada says the DGR will house nuclear waste for thousands of years.
“The DGR is planned to permanently store 5.9 million bundles of used nuclear fuel, which would remain radioactive for millions of years,” Maisonneuve-Campbell told Dryden city council at its recent meeting.
Maisonneuve-Campbell says the DGR would be built in a fairly remote location between Ignace and Wabigoon.
“It entails a network of horizontal tunnels and rooms, at a depth greater than 500 meters, that would be excavated out of the bedrock, which the proponent has identified as being suitable for containment of nuclear waste.”
Opponents of the Deep Geological Repository argue the NWMO didn’t include any information about the transport of the spent nuclear fuel.
The last day to comment on the NWMO’s plans for the Deep Geological Repository is February 4th.
You can find more information about the project here
The George Jeffery Children’s Centre is planning promotional events all year to celebrate its 65th anniversary.
The centre provides pediatric care for kids from birth to age 19. Its core services support early grade school-aged kids with occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech language pathology. Behaviour support services and an infant child development program are also provided through the centre.
“We want to be known as that organization that’s mature in our community, is trusted and a competent service provider,” said CEO Tina Bennett. “So we thought that year 65 is often associated with all of those things.”
Events and promotions are planned through next winter to celebrate the 65-year milestone.
These events include a spring tea time for clients, a staff appreciation barbecue in June, and a formal gala planned for November.
“I’d like to say thank you to the community, our staff, and all of our partners,” Bennett said. “We look forward to continuing to be that trusted and competent service provider for our region.”
To support the George Jeffery Children’s Centre, visit its website.
The province of Ontario is rolling out its framework for commercial-scale carbon storage.
Carbon storage involves injecting captured carbon dioxide in rocks deep underground to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
Applications for funding of carbon storage projects are open now. Those interested in submitting applications can learn more by contacting carbonstorage@ontario.ca or calling 519-873-4634.
Ontario has been researching and developing a carbon storage framework since 2022. It expects this relatively new technology to create over 4,000 jobs and save industries nearly $1 billion.
“Carbon storage is a tried and trusted technology in Canada and around the world and Ontario is ready to take a safe and responsible approach to unlocking this new opportunity for workers and businesses,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “Our government is moving forward with strong environmental protections and clear rules that protect our environment while also protecting our economic advantage, supporting good-paying jobs and ensuring Ontario remains competitive around the world.”
The government says it will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders, municipalities, Indigenous communities, landowners and the public to ensure the framework remains effective.
Confederation College is hosting its annual Career Fair on Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm.
The event is open to current students, upcoming graduates, alumni and community job seekers.
The college recommends researching participating exhibitors beforehand to help foster more engaging conversations.
It’s also recommended to bring an updated resume and cover letter catered towards your preferred field. If you need support with your resume or cover letter, or want advice on how to navigate a job fair, you can reach out to Northwest Employment Works.
Over 70 local and national employers are expected to attend. Here is the complete list, courtesy of Confederation College:
The fair will be held at the SUCCI Lounge within the college.
Dryden local Daniel Shaffer is back home after competing in this year’s X-Games in Aspen.
Shaffer finished 7th in both the snowmobile freestyle and speed & style competitions despite taking a crash in warmups.
“I managed to still ride the show, but I had to hold back a little because of a minor neck injury. I still got it done,” Shaffer said.
Daniel Shaffer poses next to his snowmobile (via Daniel Shaffer)
During the winter season, Shaffer tours trails across North America doing demos, jumps and tricks.
“I’ve got probably a dozen upright tricks,” Shaffer said. “Seat grabs, no hands, no feet. You name it.”
“The more I can ride, the less I have to work.”
Shaffer says he expects to return to the X-Games next year.
“When you put your helmet on and you get on your machine, you’re not worried about life, you’re not worried about politics,” Shaffer said. “You’re just focused on what you’re doing, and it’s fun.”
Daniel Shaffer hits a trick at the X-Games in Aspen (via Daniel Shaffer)
It is a 350 kilometre long skating trail through Legion Park in Fort Frances.
The project was one anticipated during the planning for the new spray park.
Mayor Andrew Hallikas joined with town staff and skaters to officially open the trail.
Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas cut a ribbon to open the Legion Loop Skating trail at Legion Park, January 30, 2026. Image: Randy Thoms/Acadia Broadcasting
He hopes it becomes an attractive area for area residents and tourists.
“Fort Frances, as we all know, is a hockey town and a town that enjoys winter sports,” says Hallikas.
“And the people of Fort Frances are a hearty group undaunted by sub-zero temperatures.”
“It is my hope that this trail will serve as a gathering place, a place to enjoy that Sub-Zero winter air, to have fun, to connect with your neighbours and to enjoy a great Canadian pastime.”
Construction of the trail was left to the town’s park staff.
Lead Cody Vangel says the location was dependent on bringing equipment that did not require the removal of any trees.
“We had to plan the loop where our equipment could actually travel through,” says Vangel.
“The truck that we’re hauling the water around is a three-quarter ton, with a big arrow board on top, so it’s about close to eight feet tall.”
Vangel says they turned to Thunder Bay for some assistance.
Legion Loop Skating trail at Legion Park in Fort Frances, January 30, 2026. Image: Randy Thoms/Acadia Broadcasting
The city has operated a skating trail at Vicker’s Park for several years.
“I talked to a gentleman in the parks department in Thunder Bay, and they really gave us a good idea of how to implement a tee distribution bar off the back of our water truck, which really is the foundation of getting the water and the ice base down,” says Vangel.
“And just how they kind of maintain and pack a frost base down to hold the water, those are some key components that we took and implemented here.”
There will be regular maintenance of the trail, including snow removal once priority areas are complete, and flooding if required.
Barring a sudden warming of the temperatures, the trail will likely remain in place until at least into the early part of March.
Legion Loop Skating trail at Legion Park in Fort Frances, January 30, 2026. Image: Randy Thoms/Acadia Broadcasting
