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Ministry, OPP investigating sand pit death near Ear Falls

The ministry of labour and the OPP are investigating after a body was found in a sand pit near Ear Falls. Paul Campeau, 45, was found non-responsive around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. A postmortem hasn't been scheduled yet for the Red Lake man.
Lakehead University does warn students about online comments

Lakehead University does warn students about online comments

What Lakehead University students and staff say on social media can have repercussions, says the school’s vice-provost for student affairs.
Saturday final day for Christmas tree drop off

Saturday final day for Christmas tree drop off

THUNDER BAY -- Anyone who may still have a real Christmas tree in their home has until Saturday to drop it off at one of 10 locations throughout the city.

Despite inadmissible evidence, drug case against Lacoste moving ahead

THUNDER BAY -- A trial for a man charged with trafficking will proceed next week despite the seized drugs in questions being ruled inadmissible. On Dec.
Homeowners may face increase in city sewer surcharge

Homeowners may face increase in city sewer surcharge

THUNDER BAY -- The city needs to pump more money into its sewer system. For the first time ever, city council will see a 20-year plan to maintain its wastewater system, which would cost around $625 million to replace.
Accused pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2013 homicide case

Accused pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2013 homicide case

THUNDER BAY -- A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of Travis Cutfeet.
TRAFFIC: Intersection at John Street and Winnipeg Avenue closed (UPDATE)

TRAFFIC: Intersection at John Street and Winnipeg Avenue closed (UPDATE)

THUNDER BAY -- Motorists travelling along John Street Thursday morning may be forced to make a short detour .

Parking chip problems at hospital lead to temporary free parking

THUNDER BAY -- The region’s hospital’s new parking system has run into a bit of a roadblock. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre recently moved to a new parking system that utilizes tokens.
Man with lengthy fraud record gets more than five months jail time for 2013 charges

Man with lengthy fraud record gets more than five months jail time for 2013 charges

THUNDER BAY -- A city man will spend more than five months in jail after being sentenced on fraud charges.
MPAC reassessments have cost the city $5 million to-date, service reductions or higher taxes likely

MPAC reassessments have cost the city $5 million to-date, service reductions or higher taxes likely

THUNDER BAY -- Reduced services or higher taxes might be the city's only options as it continues to lose millions of dollars to property reassessments.
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