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Man’s car impounded after erratic driving and a failed roadside test

Man’s car impounded after erratic driving and a failed roadside test

OPP News Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) – On May 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of an erratic motor vehicle on the 300 Block of Third Street West
Not just a Newmarket issue, early spring could see more bears wandering into Northern cities

Not just a Newmarket issue, early spring could see more bears wandering into Northern cities

THUNDER BAY – If a bear wanders through an Atikokan backyard, the news isn’t likely to spread beyond that neighbourhood.
Tongue-in-cheek Police Facebook post acknowledges infamous ‘Westfort stop’

Tongue-in-cheek Police Facebook post acknowledges infamous ‘Westfort stop’

A tongue-in-cheek Facebook posting by the Thunder Bay Police Service is focusing on stop sign issues at an intersection in River Terrace Posted Monday evening, the Police Service’s Facebook post speaks to the issue of a four-way stop that seems
That text or tweet could cost more than you expect, distracted driving laws given new teeth

That text or tweet could cost more than you expect, distracted driving laws given new teeth

THUNDER BAY – Getting caught using a cellphone while driving is about to get a lot more expensive.
Could an event centre qualify for Building Ontario funding?

Could an event centre qualify for Building Ontario funding?

THUNDER BAY -- It's not clear what will be eligible under a new $31.5 billion provincial fund but Michael Gravelle said it's focus will likely be tackling the infrastructure deficit.
Thunder Bay drops again in national magazine's ranking of best cities to live in

Thunder Bay drops again in national magazine's ranking of best cities to live in

THUNDER BAY – The city is not the best but also far from the worst place to live in Canada, according to a business magazine’s annual rankings.
Week-long pride celebrations a sign of community progress

Week-long pride celebrations a sign of community progress

THUNDER BAY -- Collin Graham never thought he'd say the day, let alone an entire week, that Thunder Bay had a pride event.

City delays Boulevard Lake dam project, no work will begin this year

THUNDER BAY -- Andrew Foulds says he's upset that work won't be going ahead at Boulevard Lake this year. The city announced Tuesday that its awaiting Ministry of Environment approvals before its dam rehabilitation project can begin.
Transmission line announcement a big win for Energy Task Force

Transmission line announcement a big win for Energy Task Force

Energy Task Force News Release The Common Voice Northwest Energy Task Force reacted positively today to the announcement by the Ontario Government that they would provide the Minister of Energy “with the ability to identify priority transmissio
Local band kicks off album presale, crowdfunding campaign

Local band kicks off album presale, crowdfunding campaign

Local band Don’t You(,) Mean People? has kicked off an album presale and crowdfunding campaign.
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