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Police investigate north-side robbery

THUNDER BAY – City police have confirmed that their investigation into a north side convenience store robbery involved a possible handgun.

Apr 8, 2015 8:04 AM Read more >

Mayor says FedNor directed city to gas-tax fund for event centre, produces letter as proof

The City of Thunder Bay has produced a letter in which FedNor director general Aime Dimatteo directs the city to apply for event centre funding through the Build Canada federal gas-tax fund. The letter, dated Jan.

Apr 7, 2015 5:26 PM Read more >

Lakehead University students will pay three per cent more next school year

Lakehead University students will pay three per cent more in tuition this coming fall.

Apr 7, 2015 3:33 PM Read more >

Affordable energy rates top priority for PC leadership hopeful

THUNDER BAY – If elected leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, Christine Elliott plans to start her tenure with a thorough review of provincial energy policies.

Apr 7, 2015 3:26 PM Read more >

FedNor announces $1.5M in economic development funding

THUNDER BAY – The federal government is dishing out more than $1.5 million to spur regional economic development.

Apr 7, 2015 2:47 PM Read more >

Guardian Angels accused of getting physical with woman say they were actually saving a life

THUNDER BAY – The leader of the Thunder Bay Guardian Angels is defending the organization against allegations that its members were involved in an aggressive and physical altercation with a woman.

Apr 7, 2015 1:36 PM Read more >

City PSA: Extra battery recycling bags available

Curbside battery collection runs from April 14-24, 2015, and residents who didn’t receive a battery bag – or need more – have several options.

Apr 7, 2015 1:04 PM Read more >

The rules were clear: FedNor Minister on handling of Event Centre application

THUNDER BAY – Canada’s FedNor Minister insists he has “no regrets” about how the federal government has handled the city’s application for event centre funding.

Apr 7, 2015 12:42 PM Read more >

Ontario extends industrial electricity rate program permanently (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY – A temporary provincial electricity program aimed at levelling the competitive playing field for Northern industry has been made permanent.

Apr 7, 2015 11:37 AM Read more >

Northeast Region OPP warn of ‘sextortion’ scams

News release from the Northeast Region OPP follows: ______________ In March 2015, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North East Region have responded to two separate incidents involving sextortion.

Apr 7, 2015 11:15 AM Read more >