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Rickford keeps Kenora Tory blue with re-election win

The Conservatives have maintained their Northwestern Ontario representation. MP Greg Rickford won his Kenora riding re-election bid in a landslide victory over his opponents Monday night.
Thunder Bay Conservatives have reasons to smile about second place

Thunder Bay Conservatives have reasons to smile about second place

With a majority in the bag, Conservative Richard Harvey says he sees the bright side of his second-place showing in the Thunder Bay-Superior North race.
Expect expansion

Expect expansion

Thunder Bay’s economy is on its way up, says the head of the local economic development corporation. City council heard an update from the Community Economic Development Commission’s Steve Demmings Monday night.
Rafferty wins

Rafferty wins

NDP incumbent John Rafferty was re-elected in landslide fashion Monday night as the orange wave crashed through Thunder Bay-Rainy River on its way to second-place standing in the House of Commons.

Police seize $57,000 worth of cocaine

Police found cocaine and cash after searching a man’s vehicle Sunday. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the force’s guns and gangs unit began an investigation into a man suspected of being involved in criminal activity.

Streetcar re-order won’t have immediate impact on plant: Pugh

The CEO of Metrolinx, the company purchasing light rail vehicles from Bombardier, says there is no timeline for a potential delay in the contract.
Local election results

Local election results

Election results for Thunder Bay – Superior North, Thunder Bay – Rainy River and the Kenora Riding are available by clicking here . To have the results viewable in a new window, click here . Polls close at 9:30 p.m.
Residents react to news of bin Laden’s death

Residents react to news of bin Laden’s death

Ken Oikonen is shedding no tears for the death of Osama bin Laden. “He caused a lot of pain, a lot of heartache for a lot of people (taking down the World Trade Centre) and the Pentagon.

TB doctor takes Ontario Medical Association helm

Thunder Bay family physician Stewart Kennedy is the new president of the Ontario Medical Association. Kennedy, the 130th OMA president, promised to ensure health care is front and centre during the lead-up to October’s provincial election.
A cultural taste

A cultural taste

A member of a Japanese dance group says the Multicultural Association Folklore Festival ensures that they have a chance to share their traditions with the broader community.
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