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While better than last year, city starting more than $830,000 in the red

While better than last year, city starting more than $830,000 in the red

THUNDER BAY --- The city is monitoring spending and trying to delay and defer hiring as it starts the year more than $830,000 in the hole.
Campaign to raise money for Nepal earthquake victims soars past target

Campaign to raise money for Nepal earthquake victims soars past target

Kyley Blomquist fell in love with Nepal the first time she visited the mountainous Asian nation. Late last week the country was struck by a devastating earthquake that measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, killing more than 4,350.
Fire chief says gender not a factor in hiring; department yet to employ woman firefighter

Fire chief says gender not a factor in hiring; department yet to employ woman firefighter

THUNDER BAY – There’s at least one common theme with all calls where the city’s fire department responds. As of yet, a woman won’t be one of the firefighters.

OPP suspends search for missing man

OPP News Release: (THUNDER BAY, ON) - Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) members suspended the search for 42-year-old Terry BRASSEUR in the area

OPP, health Unit holding prescription drug drop off

OPP News Release (SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) Once again the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be working with the Northwest Region Health Unit in hosting a prescription drug drop off.

Save the Date: Chip-a-thon set for May 9

City of Thunder Bay News Release: The City of Thunder Bay Animal Services Centre in partnership with Friends of the Animals and local veterinarians will be hosting a Chip-a-thon on Saturday, May 9, at the Animal Services Centre, 882 Alloy Place, from

PSA: Spring curbside leaf and yard waste collection

City of Thunder Bay PSA Don’t miss out! This spring’s curbside leaf and yard organic waste collection takes place between May 5 and 15.
TRAFFIC: Transport goes off road on Highway 11/17

TRAFFIC: Transport goes off road on Highway 11/17

SHUNIAH, Ont. – One person is dead following a Monday afternoon highway crash. Emergency crews are responding to reports of an tractor trailer in the ditch on Highway 11/17. The crash took place just after 1:20 p.m.
Memorial walk lets family, friends of suicide victims mourn openly

Memorial walk lets family, friends of suicide victims mourn openly

THUNDER BAY -- Ten years ago, Margaret Hajdinjak came home and discovered every parent’s worst nightmare. Her son Steven, then 26, had taken his own life.

Three arrested in Big Trout Lake after assault leaves teen in hospital

OPP News Release: (BIG TROUT LAKE, ON) Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Northwest Region Crime Unit, have laid charges in relation to an assault which occurred in the community of Big Trout Lake
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