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Province presents Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence

Ontario is recognizing the outstanding work of 10 groups across the province for their innovative efforts to protect the environment and fight climate change.
Legalized pot advocates certain feds will deliver on promise

Legalized pot advocates certain feds will deliver on promise

Local supporters of legalized marijuana say they’re confident the Liberal-led federal government will make good on its election promise.

Ontario turns to public for input on payday loan rates

Ontario is seeking public input on how much borrowers should pay for a payday loan in the province. In Ontario, the maximum cost of borrowing for a payday loan is currently $21 per $100 borrowed.
Balmoral Street third as voting continues for Ontario's worst roads

Balmoral Street third as voting continues for Ontario's worst roads

THUNDER BAY -- With eight days left to go, Balmoral Street stands in third place in voting for Ontario’s worst road.
Van full of food heads to RFDA after 'surprise' donation

Van full of food heads to RFDA after 'surprise' donation

It’s a case of one charity helping another. On Wednesday staff at the George Jeffrey Children’s Centre handed over a van-load of food and a cheque for $565 to the Regional Food Distribution Association.
Shocking impaired driving stats prompts school visits from coroner

Shocking impaired driving stats prompts school visits from coroner

(DRYDEN, ON) – In 2015, OPP statistics have shown that impaired driving occurrences around the province and region have remained relatively the same, but in the Dryden/Ignace Detachment area they have increased by 52%.
Cause of Monday morning house fire to remain a mystery

Cause of Monday morning house fire to remain a mystery

THUNDER BAY – The cause of a Monday morning house fire on the city’s south side will likely forever be a mystery. The Alexandra Street blaze was reported at about 1 a.m.
Fire claims Oliver Paipoonge home

Fire claims Oliver Paipoonge home

OLIVER PAIPOONGE -- One wall is all that remains of an Oliver Paipoonge home after it caught fire Tuesday morning.
Murders, standoffs drive up policing cost

Murders, standoffs drive up policing cost

THUNDER BAY – If serious crime continues at the first quarter of 2016 rate, the Thunder Bay Police Service will once again exceed its annual budget. Estimates released at Tuesday’s police board meeting showed a 0.
Two Field Street suspects sentenced in July 2014 killing of 44-year-old man

Two Field Street suspects sentenced in July 2014 killing of 44-year-old man

THUNDER BAY – Two men have been sentenced to five years in prison for their role in a fatal Field Street assault, though their lawyers maintain they played no role in the grisly burning of the victim’s body.
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