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Plans pending

Plans pending

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy has called a Sunday afternoon news conference to announce his future plans.

Jobless rate improves slightly in Thunder Bay

The employment picture in the Thunder Bay area improved marginally in the first full month of spring. According to Statistics Canada figures, the jobless rate for April was 5.2 per cent, down from 5.3 in March.

Ring of Fire opportunities still available, business and political leaders say

Regional business and political leaders continue to be disappointed by Cliffs’ decision to setup a processor in Sudbury, but say they look forward to other opportunities area mining could bring.
Government and businesses not listening, says Matawa Ring of Fire co-ordinator

Government and businesses not listening, says Matawa Ring of Fire co-ordinator

Raymond Ferris thinks it might soon be time for action over the Ring of Fire. As Matawa’s Ring of Fire co-ordinator, Ferris said he was disappointed but not surprised by Cliffs Natural Resources’ decision to build a $1.
Season looks bright

Season looks bright

The local port authority is anticipating smooth sailing for Thunder Bay in the coming years.
Field of danger? Landfill turned soccer field turning up glass

Field of danger? Landfill turned soccer field turning up glass

It’s only a matter of time before a soccer-playing child is badly cut, says the president of the North End Recreation Centre.
Toys 'R' Us coming

Toys 'R' Us coming

Thunder Bay is about to raise its first generation of Toys "R" Us kids.

Hampton Inn construction delayed, but still moving ahead

Construction of a Hampton Inn near Thunder Bay's airport is behind schedule, but is still happening according to the developer.

Nursing in Ontario more of a distribution problem than shortage: Bournes

Nursing recruitment and retention in Northwestern Ontario comes with its own special set of challenges, says Ontario’s chief nursing officer.

Swing bridge safety concerns prompt city, CN to meet

A meeting between city engineering officials and CN Rail over problems with the railway’s aging Thunder Bay swing bridge took place Wednesday.
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