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10. About 31,000 residents learned in June they would be converted to the community mailbox system. Canada Post confirmed residents in four postal codes would make the switch in 2016.

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2015 /CNW/ - High winds that started this morning across central and northern Ontario are causing power outages on Hydro One's distribution system. It is expected that this weather will move through southern Ontario later today.

THUNDER BAY – There were some anxious moments Thursday morning for people staying at the Victoria Inn. The guests had to be evacuated from their rooms at about 4 a.m. after an automatic alarm was triggered.

THUNDER BAY – Police continue to search for a black pickup truck that struck a pedestrian on the city’s north side Wednesday night. A 25-year-old woman was walking southbound on the west side of Cumberland Street around 9:30 p.m.

THUNDER BAY – It’s been a very merry shopping season for local businesses. It seems as though the poor Canadian dollar and a more mild winter have worked in the favour of local shops with The Power Centre, Kitchen Nook and J.B.

THUNDER BAY -- Fans of craft beers are apparently on the rise in Thunder Bay. Within minutes after it was announced on Facebook, tickets to BrewHa's upcoming Winterlude festival sold out.

THUNDER BAY – Provincial police officers will not be taking the holidays off from trying to nab drunk drivers.

Union Gas customers are getting good news for New Years. The utility has confirmed that it will offer decreased rates for its customers in 2016.

City of Thunder Bay PSA December 23, 2015 – The City of Thunder Bay will once again recycle natural Christmas trees this holiday season from December 26 to January 10.

9. After a seven-month search, Ed Schmidtke took over the reins at the Thunder Bay International Airports Authority. Priorities for Schmidtke, a long-time executive at the airport, included ensuring safety and making the facility cost-effective. 8.