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THUNDER BAY -- The province's environmental commissioner is criticizing a decision to reintroduce the spring bear hunt last year.

OPP Media Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) On Friday, November 6, 2015 at approximately 10:14 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 589 in Gorham Township

Now that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has presented its recommendations to Parliament, it’s time for Canadians to determine how its findings will change our national character.

THUNDER BAY -- Mackenzie Johnston and her friends are considered unusual in the school yard.

OPP Media Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been receiving an increased number of complaints from local bus drivers and concerned citizens regarding vehicles not stopping for school buses that are stopped with thei

A 22-year-old man was sent to hospital early Saturday morning critical condition after being involved in a north-side beating.

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. -- It's a project that is still in the early stages, but officials in Sioux Lookout are talking optimistically about a potential iron ore plant near the town.

THUNDER BAY -- Nine local businesses were recognized for their achievements in promoting cycling in the workplace. The Bike Friendly Business Awards Gala was held at the Breakwater Taphouse last week.

OPP News Release (DRYDEN, ON) – On Friday November 6, 2015 AT 10:30PM members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Dryden Police Service (DPS) conducted traffic enforcement on Highway 17 within the city of Dryden where they sto

THUNDER BAY -- The mayor of O'Connor Township and past president of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association has died. Ron Nelson died on Saturday afternoon at the age of 61 from an apparent heart attack.