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Balancing economy, environment the challenge of Great Lakes conference

The premiers of Quebec and Ontario met with the governors of eight U.S. states in Quebec City Sunday, on the final day of a conference about the future of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region.

Provincial law takes aim at phantom bids

Homebuyers in Ontario will soon have new protections against phantom bids, a practice used by some unscrupulous real estate agents to try to drive up the price of homes.

Helping hands get dirty for a good cause

Employees from RBC and the George Jeffrey Childrens Foundation got their hands dirty this week, finishing a garden renovation that began last year. The foundation also recieved a gift from the bank's "Day of Service" initiative.
Council Preview: Housing and condos on tonight’s agenda

Council Preview: Housing and condos on tonight’s agenda

THUNDER BAY-- After a one-week hiatus Thunder Bay city council meets with a light agenda on the table. One of the main items up for discussion is the state of housing in the city.

Towns keeping watch on OPP retention pay decision

Ontario towns and cities that pay for OPP service are watching the latest contract negotiations very closely to see if the province can avoid years-of-service bonuses that communities say are becoming difficult to afford.

Police investigate vehicle fire as arson

The Thunder Bay Police are currently investigating an arson that occurred over the weekend. Just after 12:30 a.m.
TRAFFIC: Police, EMS respond to crash on Expressway at Oliver (UPDATE)

TRAFFIC: Police, EMS respond to crash on Expressway at Oliver (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY – As many as four vehicles, including a motor cycle, were involved in a collision on the Thunder Bay Expressway Monday afternoon.
Province confirms it will fund 90 per cent of capital costs for new St. Joseph's Hospital wing

Province confirms it will fund 90 per cent of capital costs for new St. Joseph's Hospital wing

THUNDER BAY – The province will cover nearly 90 per cent of the capital costs for the St. Joseph’s Hospital new east wing. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced her government is spending up to $47.
City man charged after child pornography raid cleared on all charges

City man charged after child pornography raid cleared on all charges

THUNDER BAY – A city man arrested last year following a child pornography bust has been cleared of all charges. Jason Caron, 36, was charged in August 2014 as part of a province-wide sweep.
Leaving your pet in a hot car could mean jail time: OPP

Leaving your pet in a hot car could mean jail time: OPP

OPP News Release (RED LAKE, ON) – With the arrival of warm summer weather, the Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind pet owners that a hot vehicle is no place for a pet.
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