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The new Toronto subway cars being built at Thunder Bay's Bombardier plant will not be going into service until at least February. The delay was announced this week by the Toronto Transit Commission.

1 Contract awarded Bombardier landed a contract that will see the local plant build 182 light-rail vehicles, which could amount to an average of 250 jobs for the local plant over a 10-year period.

The man charged with impaired driving following a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian last Sunday will spend Christmas in jail. Christian Emhir Hernandez, 25, of Thunder Bay was remanded into custody Friday morning with his consent until Jan.

The list of potential major hotel chains that could build a 170-room waterfront hotel has been narrowed to one. But city officials aren't ready to reveal the name of the hotelier, saying it could jeopardize the deal.

The recent fatal hit and run of Richard Garson Carmichael by an alleged drunk driver brings home the message to not drink and drive by showing tragedy can happen to anyone, said the president of MADD Thunder Bay.

Preparations have begun for the Dew Drop Inn's annual Christmas Day Dinner. On Thursday the turkeys went into the oven for the dinner that is expected to feed up to 350 people.

While the debate continues here in Thunder Bay over the impact of a potential wind park in Neebing, it appears another Ontario community is about to take a serious look at the issue.

1 Tragedy at the Historical Park Tragedy struck at the Fort William Historical Park after an incident with a horse-drawn carriage led to the death of a four-year-old-girl.

An area politician says the next time he’s in Queen’s Park, he will have a few questions for a fellow MPP. MPP Michael Gravelle (Lib., Thunder Bay – Superior North) said that’s because MPP David Caplan (Lib.

Seniors in Kenora, Rainy River and Dryden will soon have access to improved supportive housing services following an investment announcement from the North West Local Health Integration Network.