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Tbaytel to upgrade to LTE network

THUNDER BAY – Tbaytel will be upgrading to LTE for its local customers, the company confirmed Monday.

Mar 23, 2015 10:43 AM Read more >

High electricity prices could limit city's ability to capitalize on Ring of Fire

THUNDER BAY – A mining expert believes the city would be poised to capitalize on the Ring of Fire if electricity prices weren’t so high.

Mar 22, 2015 8:03 PM Read more >

Frozen water main closes Armstrong Public School

ARMSTRONG, Ont. – Students at the Armstrong Public School are getting at least a one-day March Break extension. The school will be closed on Monday due to a frozen water main and the timeline for when repairs will be completed is not yet known.

Mar 22, 2015 6:27 PM Read more >

LUNSA powwow attracts hundreds, marks start of the season

THUNDER BAY – Clyde Moonias believes education and understanding are key pillars of eliminating racism.

Mar 22, 2015 4:41 PM Read more >

Police service moving towards pilot project to speed up criminal records searches

THUNDER BAY – The city police force is moving ahead with trying to speed up the process to get a background check.

Mar 22, 2015 11:46 AM Read more >

Lakehead steel bridge team wins regionals, prepares for U.S. national competition

THUNDER BAY – Lakehead University has fielded many competitive teams over the years.

Mar 21, 2015 6:25 PM Read more >

Dodgeball tournament raises $160,000 for United Way in 8 years

THUNDER BAY – After playing in his first dodgeball tournament Douglas Wilson is certain he’ll do it again, though with more preparation next time.

Mar 21, 2015 2:20 PM Read more >

Target to close city location on April 1

THUNDER BAY – The city’s Target location will be shuttered at the end of the month.

Mar 21, 2015 11:18 AM Read more >

Police investigate racist Facebook pages targeting local Aboriginal community

THUNDER BAY – Local police are investigating a racist Facebook page believed to be targeting minorities in this city.

Mar 20, 2015 6:26 PM Read more >

Regional labour market showing signs of stability after down decade

THUNDER BAY – Despite the region shedding nearly 20,000 jobs from 2003 to 2013, there is hope the labour market is starting to stabilize.

Mar 20, 2015 4:53 PM Read more >