Local News

Local News in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario Has a New Look

On Monday, May 14th, TBT News launched the studio phase of its conversion to a high definition signal. It was a major milestone and a great pleasure to unveil to our viewers our new state-of-the-art News set and high-def studios.

Global Thunder Bay and its sister station, CKPR Thunder Bay, produces original news programming every day of the week.  From weekday early morning casts to our flagship 6 o’clock TBT Newshour, from late newscasts and updates throughout the evening to weekend programming, our news team is dedicated to keeping Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario informed.

And, as we move forward in our HD plan, TBT News will continue to bring viewers the most current technology, the best service, and a broadcast outlet they can proudly call their own.

TBT Newshour

Trusted, long-time local news director and anchor Barry Third heads up his team of reporters and staff to bring our viewers an hour-long weekday news, weather and sports package at 6 o’clock. Cheryl Holmes co-anchors TBT Newshour along with Barry.

Established and long-time sports anchor Randy Scheffee and trusted weatherperson Fiona Gardiner are also at the helm of Thunder Bay’s number one rated program.

Local stories, international developments, weekly on-set interviews with newsmakers, and features such as “Pet of the Week,” “Crime Stoppers,” and “Front Row Centre,” guarantee broad audience appeal. Sports reports from the local teams to the big leagues, and a complete state-of-the-art Accuweather package, round out the TBT Newshour.

Headline News

This long-time locally-produced news program has been a popular one for those who want to know in 30 minutes flat all about the important events that happened today in Canada and around the globe. Headline Newsoffers a unique opportunity to watch a variety of top national and international stories filed by reporters here at home and abroad. Headline News airs twice daily on Global Thunder Bay, at 5:30pm and 11:00pm.

TBT News: Late Edition

Local news at the end of the day is important to the people of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. TBT News offers viewers a half-hour late package on both of our stations:  11pm on CKPR Thunder Bay and 11:30pm on Global Thunder Bay. Anchor Cheryl Holmes is at the desk weeknights with recaps of the top stories of the day as well as ongoing developments of a local, national, or international nature.  Randy Scheffee anchors the sports desk, with weather, and our popular community interview, Around Town, rounding out the cast.

TBT News: A.M. Edition

Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario viewers jump-start their day with an early morning look at news, sports, and weather by tuning into TBT News: A.M. Edition on CKPR Thunder Bay. For viewers who need it, this 7am newscast featuring Cheryl Holmes and Randy Schffee, gives them the tools to prepare them for the day ahead.

Weekend News

Thunder Bay is all about community, bursting with activity every weekend.  Saturday Evening News at 6:30pm on Global Thunder Bay and TBT News: Late Sunday Edition at 11pm on CKPR Thunder Bay are must-sees before the work week begins.

Holly Alexandruk anchors the news desk with Matt Skube on sports.

Northwest Newsweek

Northwestern Ontario is a term given to a huge swath of land roughly between the western shores of both Lake Superior and James Bay. The region is also the locale of numerous small communities that count on TBT News to provide news that matters – not only for the city of Thunder Bay, but for those living away from NWO’s business, government, and cultural hub, as well.  Reporter Jordan Milani logs hundreds of kilometres each week to gather political, economic, and social stories that continue to change the landscape of this part of Ontario.  Northwest Newsweek not only reaches the corners of Northwestern Ontario, but it also keeps local residents connected. Anchor Cheryl Holmes is at the desk.

Thunder Bay Week in Review

1. Busy residents of Thunder Bay and Northwestern  Ontario look forward to our weekly recap every Sunday @ 7pm on Global Thunder  Bay, of the top stories and most interesting events from the area that  happened the week previous. So, if viewers had to miss an installment of  TBT Newshour, Thunder Bay Week In Review will be sure to catch  them up on Sunday.

Weather

Weatherperson Fiona Gardiner uses the latest Accuweather Cinema Live technology to bring viewers the most current and innovative forecast information. Now in HD!