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Ford talks about wildfires, internet access, landlord tenant board and more

Ford talks about wildfires, internet access, landlord tenant board and more

Premier Doug Ford addressed a wide range of issues on a recent trip to Thunder Bay.
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'We will mourn together,' says mayor after two youth drown in Dryden

'We will mourn together,' says mayor after two youth drown in Dryden

Despite quick action from first responders, the 15-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl were pronounced deceased.
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How should homelessness be addressed? The DSSAB wants your thoughts

How should homelessness be addressed? The DSSAB wants your thoughts

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board is developing a 10-year plan to address homelessness.
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Motion to have MTO deliver transport driver training and testing fails at committee

Motion to have MTO deliver transport driver training and testing fails at committee

Members of the provincial Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy recommended MPP Lise Vaugeois bring the motion back to a subcommittee, with more notice.
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Two youth drown in Dryden river

Two youth drown in Dryden river

The youngsters, aged 15 and 12, were seen entering the Wabigoon River late on Thursday afternoon and were later pronounced dead at hospital after being pulled from the water.
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Concerns about councils' firing their own members raised at public hearing

Concerns about councils' firing their own members raised at public hearing

A province-wide series of public hearings on proposed municipal accountability legislation made its final stop in Thunder Bay.
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Ontario is not “going to roll over,” says Ford

Ontario is not “going to roll over,” says Ford

Premier Doug Ford slams President Donald Trump’s new tariffs by saying Ontario can bring back the manufacturing of auto, steel, and aluminum to Canadian soil.
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New fitness centre gives young adults 'a place to go' in remote First Nation

New fitness centre gives young adults 'a place to go' in remote First Nation

The new fitness centre will promote a healthy lifestyle for members of Deer Lake First Nation.
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Air quality warning downgraded for most of Northwestern Ontario

Air quality warning downgraded for most of Northwestern Ontario

While this poor air quality may persist into Saturday for some areas, air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and vary greatly every hour.
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LETTER: LPH parking lot as site for the temporary shelter village

LETTER: LPH parking lot as site for the temporary shelter village

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