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Law gives craft breweries new freedoms to sell non-alcoholic products

Ontario craft breweries can now offer more products in their retail space. As of Jan. 4, the list of non-alcoholic items that can be sold in their stores has been expanded by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Mental health wing construction remains on track

Construction of the new mental health wing at St. Joseph's hospital is now well underway, and officials at St. Joe's say it should be open on schedule next year.
Families meet with federal ministers during pre-inquiry consultation phase

Families meet with federal ministers during pre-inquiry consultation phase

THUNDER BAY – Families of missing and murdered women from across Northwestern Ontario had their first chance to share their experiences with federal government ministers as the groundwork for a long-awaited national inquiry is starting to be bu
Library branch adds 3D printing to its list of services

Library branch adds 3D printing to its list of services

THUNDER BAY – As technology advances, 3D printing is expected to eventually become part of day-to-day life.
Dangerous situation looms as corrections staff get closer possible job action

Dangerous situation looms as corrections staff get closer possible job action

Barring a last minute reprieve at the negotiating table, corrections workers will walk off the job as the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.
Inspired by successful Movember campaign, Jan-U-Hairy takes on brain cancer

Inspired by successful Movember campaign, Jan-U-Hairy takes on brain cancer

A hairy leg could save a life. Three years ago Natacha Ruberto died suddenly from a brain tumor, despite being initially told by doctors it wasn’t much to worry about.
Drinking and driving remains a problem on Ontario roadways: OPP

Drinking and driving remains a problem on Ontario roadways: OPP

OPP Festive RIDE Media Update (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting that drivers are still not getting the message about drinking and driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
UPDATE: Fort Frances man in custody following standoff with OPP

UPDATE: Fort Frances man in custody following standoff with OPP

OPP Media Update (FORT FRANCES, ON) – On January 5, 2012 at approximately 10:10 p.m.

UPDATE: Man faces numerous charges after standoff with city police

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Update The Thunder Bay Police were called to deal with a 35 year old male causing a disturbance in an apartment located in in the 300 block of South Syndicate Ave.
New provincial legislation changes how drivers stop at school crossings

New provincial legislation changes how drivers stop at school crossings

THUNDER BAY – A new provincial law that came into effect at the start of the year means drivers have to give more space to crossing guards. Effective Jan.
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