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City councillor hopes new Liberal government pumps up Thunder Bay; political scientist says not so fast

City councillor hopes new Liberal government pumps up Thunder Bay; political scientist says not so fast

THUNDER BAY – The chair of the city’s intergovernmental affairs committee is “cautiously optimistic” a new Liberal government will come through for Thunder Bay. When reached Tuesday afternoon, Coun.
Wacky Wings settles with OMB appeal, can go ahead with restaurant

Wacky Wings settles with OMB appeal, can go ahead with restaurant

THUNDER BAY -- An appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board over a proposed chain restaurant has been settled.
Health Unit ready to fight flu for another season

Health Unit ready to fight flu for another season

THUNDER BAY -- It's that time of year again to get your flu shot. The Influenza season is coming to the Thunder Bay area, and officials with the District Health Unit says it's ready.

Voter turnout up in Thunder Bay ridings

THUNDER BAY -- While voter turnout as a whole was under the national average, numbers across the region are up over 2011. The city averaged a 68.28 per cent turnout Monday across the two local ridings, slightly below the 68.
Election provides local ridings with first woman, First Nations MPs

Election provides local ridings with first woman, First Nations MPs

THUNDER BAY -- Both Thunder Bay ridings made history in the same election Monday night.
Police anticipate $630K budget shortfall

Police anticipate $630K budget shortfall

THUNDER BAY -- It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that police are expected to be over-budget by the end of the year, the city's police chief says.
Area First Nation communities see massive spike in voter turnout

Area First Nation communities see massive spike in voter turnout

KENORA, Ont. – The north-most road in Northwestern Ontario ends in Taxi Bay, southwest and across the water from the polling station with the historically lowest voter turnout in the Kenora Riding.
Guardian Angels looks for city endorsement, spot on crime prevention council

Guardian Angels looks for city endorsement, spot on crime prevention council

THUNDER BAY -- The Guardian Angels want the city's blessing.
VIDEO: Watch the leaders' speeches

VIDEO: Watch the leaders' speeches

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lead a majority Liberal government with 184 seats. He spoke to his constituents in his home riding of Papineau following his party's historic victory.

Fiddler, First Nations optimistic about Trudeau-led government, calls for immediate action

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is hopeful the country’s newest prime minister will not wait long to act on First Nations-related campaign promises.
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