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City bucks Canada’s trend of declining murder rates: StatsCan

City bucks Canada’s trend of declining murder rates: StatsCan

THUNDER BAY -- Statistics Canada has released the final numbers for Canada's homicide rates in 2013, and they show a downward trend nationally.
Crime, racism, infrastructure, CN get mentions in mayor’s inaugural address

Crime, racism, infrastructure, CN get mentions in mayor’s inaugural address

THUNDER BAY -- The Mayor gave his Inaugural address to the city during the first meeting of the new council Monday night.
Councillors sworn in Monday, say they're ready for challenges

Councillors sworn in Monday, say they're ready for challenges

The city is in for a challenging four years but the new term of city council thinks its up to the task.
Local prices still higher than provincial average as gas prices fall

Local prices still higher than provincial average as gas prices fall

THUNDER BAY -- While gas prices fall across the province local residents are still waiting for relief at the pumps. Figures from GasBuddy.com show the average gas prices in Thunder Bay on Monday afternoon ranging from between $1.18 to $1.
Methadone most common cause of drug overdose deaths in region: coroner

Methadone most common cause of drug overdose deaths in region: coroner

THUNDER BAY -- The region’s supervising coroner is cautioning people against the deadly effects of improper use of methadone. Dr.
RFDA facing nearly 50 per cent increase in first-time food bank users

RFDA facing nearly 50 per cent increase in first-time food bank users

THUNDER BAY -- With a 47 per cent increase in first-time users this year, the Regional Food Distribution Network is worried about being able to feed the region.

Turnout for Health Unit’s flu shot clinics down

THUNDER BAY -- There has been a drop in their numbers, but District Health Unit officials are still pleased with the turnout for their annual flu clinics. The annual clinics wrapped up this month.

Council Preview: Hobbs starts second term as new council sworn in

THUNDER BAY -- A special ceremony is slated for Thunder Bay City Hall Monday evening. Tonight marks the start of a new term of office for Council. And the new beginning also brings some new faces to the group.
A look at local crime: Nov. 24 to Nov. 30

A look at local crime: Nov. 24 to Nov. 30

THUNDER BAY -- City police responded to about 60 incidents during the week of Nov. 24 to Nov. 30. Those numbers come from crimereports.com , a site that tracks crime information from the Thunder Bay Police Service.

Car hits Hydro pole on Chippewa Road for second straight weekend; power and traffic disrupted

THUNDER BAY – Cars and Hydro poles have not been able to keep their space lately on Chippewa Road.
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