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Student message encourages smokers to butt out

Student message encourages smokers to butt out

THUNDER BAY -- It took a few years to gain momentum, but a group of students at St. Ignatius high school believe they are getting their message through to smokers. The Students did a “cup run" earlier this week.

SIU clears city police in death of prisoner

THUNDER BAY – The province’s Special Investigation Unit will not move forward with charges against city police following the death of a man in custody.

Technology students use their skills to build little libraries, promote literacy

THUNDER BAY -- A group of local high school students are using their building skills to help promote literacy. Throughout Thunder Bay, residents can expect to see more free little libraries popping up thanks to the Grade 10 technology class at St.

Boulevard Lake to remain open for recreational use: City

City of Thunder Bay News Release: Boulevard Lake to Remain Open for Recreational Use June 3, 2015 – Work scheduled for the Boulevard Lake Dam Rehabilitation project has been delayed, and the lake will not be drained this summer.
U of O hockey program to return following sex assault case in Thunder Bay

U of O hockey program to return following sex assault case in Thunder Bay

The University of Ottawa says it's men's hockey program will start again in 2016. The school suspended its men's varsity program after allegations of sexual assault by two team members in Thunder Bay in February of 2014.
Long-time promise to make Conservation Area in Nipigon coming to fruition

Long-time promise to make Conservation Area in Nipigon coming to fruition

NIPIGON, Ont. -- After years of waiting, the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area is becoming a reality.
'Respect legal process' and hold off on opening Line 9: Ontario Regional Chief

'Respect legal process' and hold off on opening Line 9: Ontario Regional Chief

Ontario Regional Chief Media Statement follows: ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF CALLS ON THE NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD TO STOP LINE 9 UNTIL AFTER FIRST NATION LEGAL APPEAL Toronto, ON (June 3, 2015) --- Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is calling on the Nationa
Florida man tries to enter Canada with loaded handgun

Florida man tries to enter Canada with loaded handgun

Canada Border Service Agency News Release: Undeclared firearm seized at the Pigeon River port of entry Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Pigeon River port of entry seized an undeclared firearm which resulted in numerous charges aft

Inquest into man’s 2010 death in police custody delayed

An inquest into the death of a man in Cat Lake has been postponed. Romeo Wesley, 34, died in 2010 while in police custody at a nursing station on the reserve.
Testimonials released as fight to re-open shuttered Veteran Affairs offices intensifies

Testimonials released as fight to re-open shuttered Veteran Affairs offices intensifies

As a federal election looms, the call to re-open recently shuttered Veteran Affairs offices across the country has intensified.
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