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Underground tragedy claims life of worker at Musselwhite Mine

Underground tragedy claims life of worker at Musselwhite Mine

A worker is dead after an incident at Musselwhite Mine. Goldcorp, which owns the mine, issued a statement Thursday morning and said the worker was operating a scoop underground early Wednesday morning when rock fell on the scoop.

Spay it Forward: Animal services launches new program

City of Thunder Bay Media Release November 25, 2015 – Animal Services has partnered with Superior Street Cats to launch the new Spay it Forward Campaign that invites citizens to donate toward the spay/neuter of a feral cat.

Property owner fined following fire

City of Thunder Bay media release November 26, 2015 – A Euclid Avenue property owner has been ticketed for failure to maintain a smoke alarm’s power supply. The ticket carries a fine of $360.
Federal government refugee plan likely to slow arrival to Thunder Bay

Federal government refugee plan likely to slow arrival to Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – The federal government’s plan to resettle Syrian refugees will likely mean any arrival to the city won’t happen by the end of the year.

Respected local activist honoured with Ilkka T. Ovaska Award

One of Thunder Bay's most respected community activists was honoured Tuesday evening as Bay Credit Union awarded its 10th annual Ilkka T. Ovaska Award. The award is meant to recognize community members who promote social responsibility.
United Way of Thunder Bay says fundraising sluggish, might not reach goal

United Way of Thunder Bay says fundraising sluggish, might not reach goal

The United Way of Thunder Bay is feeling the pinch.
Toy Mountain campaign back for another Christmas season

Toy Mountain campaign back for another Christmas season

The Cranton Wellness Centre is trying to move mountains – of toys. The Memorial Avenue medical facility on Wednesday launched its 11th annual Toy Mountain campaign, setting a goal of collecting at least 401 toys in 2015.

First step taken toward Ring of Fire railway

THUNDER BAY – A Ring of Fire stakeholder is taking the first steps towards constructing a rail line to reach the remote and potentially lucrative mining development.
More Aboriginal people murdered in Thunder Bay than any other Canadian city excluding Winnipeg: StatsCan

More Aboriginal people murdered in Thunder Bay than any other Canadian city excluding Winnipeg: StatsCan

THUNDER BAY – This city recorded the second highest number of Aboriginal people murdered of any Canadian metropolitan area over 100,000 people last year.
Area gas prices free falling, but not at local pumps

Area gas prices free falling, but not at local pumps

THUNDER BAY -- Gas prices are holding steady in the city, despite an apparent freefall at gas bars in Fort William First Nations. According to recent reports from Ontariogasprices.
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