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Police looking for witnesses of Arthur Street crash

City police are looking for witnesses of a single-vehicle crash. Thunder Bay Police Service officers are investigating the crash that took place at about 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 on Arthur Street West.

Survival gear helps family survive weekend in the wilderness

KENORA, Ont. -- A family has been located safely after spending three nights stranded in the Trapline Lake area, provincial police confirmed Tuesday.
Shoppers robbed

Shoppers robbed

A woman is in custody following an attempted armed robbery at a north side pharmacy. Police on Tuesday said the suspect entered the Red River Road Shoppers Drug Mart and allegedly produced a knife, demanding narcotics.

Council by the tweets

Couldn’t keep up with council last night? Here are some of the highlights from the Monday, Jan. 27 meeting as tweeted by tbnewswatch.com council reporter Jamie Smith, and Thunder Bay Television reporter Dennis Ward.
Celebrating literacy

Celebrating literacy

Parents had the chance to join their children at school for Family Literacy Day Monday at Hyde Park Public School. Daylan Staal liked the idea of spending time with his family at school. "I'm reading with my family," he said.

Former EMS headquarters sold, Horizon legal status discussed

The former headquarters for Superior North EMS has been sold. Council approved the $200,000 sale of 401 Donald St. East Monday night along with another $20,000 for its part of a nearby parking lot.

City's debt management policy pushed back until March

Some councillors have concerns over the way the city wants to manage its debt.

Group wants monument to list, honour local fallen soldiers

A group is looking to honour all of the city's fallen soldiers. The military Tribute Committee says while the city does have several war memorials, it doesn't have one that lists all the names of those who have died in battle.
Honouring the past

Honouring the past

Fort William First Nation wants the city’s help to honour the area’s history. From 1848 until 1905 “The Mission” served as the Jesuit headquarters.

Police release more details into first homicide investigation of 2014

More details are being released about the city’s first homicide investigation of 2014. Police say 35-year-old Jeffrey Munroe died Saturday after being stabbed at his Kingsway Avenue apartment during a domestic related altercation.
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