Michelle Allan

Thunder Bay

Reporter at @cbcthunderbay. Previously CBC Investigative Unit, CBC Ottawa, CBC Kingston, @globeandmail Story ideas? Reach me at [email protected]

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New mother says she was bitten by bedbugs at Thunder Bay hospital

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder Bay·NewLast month, Justice Widmeyer gave birth to twins at the hospital. They ended up spending time in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). After four or five days of staying in a "parenting room" at the hospital, the new mother said her and her partner woke up with red marks on their bodies they believe are bedbug bites.
3 pharmacists linked to Thunder Bay pharmacy now face misconduct allegations by Ontario regulator

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder Bay·NewMultiple pharmacists linked to Fort William Medical Pharmacy in south Thunder Bay face an additional set of misconduct allegations by the profession's Ontario regulator, including falsifying records. One pharmacist also faces allegations of taking or misappropriating drugs from the shop.
Teen charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of 50-year-old in Pikangikum First Nation

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder BayOntario Provincial Police (OPP) said they have charged a 17-year-old with second-degree murder in connection with a "suspicious death" in Pikangikum First Nation a week ago. A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead in Pikangikum First Nation on March 27, say OPP Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said they have charged a 17-year-old with second-degree murder in connection with a "suspicious death" in Pikangikum First Nation, Ont., a week ago.
Calgary gallery sues Norval Morrisseau Estate for $1.45M

Mar 22, 2025 | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder Bay·NewNorval Morrisseau Estate Ltd. has been outspoken against the profuse fraud of the late artist’s work. Now, it faces a $1.45 million lawsuit claiming it defamed an art gallery by implying its works could be fakes.
Potholes unavoidable part of spring in Thunder Bay, says city, drivers

Mar 20, 2025 | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder Bay·NewMany young drivers in Ontario are not only learning to drive but are facing the art of avoiding pot holes, says Thunder Bay driving instructor Laurie Rose. City road manager says they're filling potholes as fast as possibleMany young drivers in Ontario would say the hardest parts of learning to drive are skills like parallel parking. Now, the roads themselves are posing a challenge to students, says Thunder Bay driving instructor Laurie Rose.
Potholes unavoidable part of spring in Thunder Bay, say city and drivers

Mar 20, 2025 | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder BayMany young people in Ontario are not only learning to drive but are facing the art of avoiding potholes, says Thunder Bay driving instructor Laurie Rose. Northwestern Ontario city's road manager says they're filling potholes as fast as possibleMany young drivers in Ontario would say the hardest parts of learning to drive is to learn skills like parallel parking. Now, the roads themselves are posing a challenge to students, says Thunder Bay driving instructor Laurie Rose.
Orphaned bear cubs from Dryden, Ont., area find new temporary home

Mar 18, 2025 | msn.com | Michelle Allan

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Orphaned bear cubs from Dryden area find new temporary home

Mar 18, 2025 | cbc.ca | Michelle Allan

Thunder BayThree young black bear cubs from the Dryden area are now receiving around-the-clock care at a southern Ontario rehabilitation centre. The cubs were separated from their mother when their den was accidentally disturbed by logging, said Mike McIntosh, who runs the Bear With Us Sanctuary for orphaned and injured bear cubs near Huntsville, Ont.
Northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire central in U.S.-Canada trade war: experts

Mar 17, 2025 | msn.com | Michelle Allan

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Northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire central in U.S.-Canada trade war: experts

Mar 17, 2025 | msn.com | Michelle Allan

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.