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The public appears to be taking a cautious approach when it comes to a new multiplex facility proposed for Thunder Bay.

An investigation by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service led to the arrest of three Thunder Bay men on drug related charges. Police say the case has resulted in the seizure of almost $6,000 worth of Oxycodone and more than $7,000 in cash.

Thunder Bay’s reputation is moving up in the ranks as it jumped to no. 24 in a business magazine’s annual list of Canada’s best places to live. MoneySense, which has been ranking Canadian cities since 2006, lists Thunder Bay at no.

It's a done deal for the latest subway contract for Bombardier. On Thursday the Toronto Transit Commission approved an order for 186 additional subway cars to be built at the Thunder Bay railcar plant.

The proposed new multiplex is years from reality, but the head of the Downtown Heart of the Harbour Business Improvement Association says her organization will make a push to have it located in the north core of Thunder Bay.

Suncor Energy’s Thunder Bay terminal is experiencing a temporary shortage of regular gasoline causing some local fuel stations to run out of gas.

A prisoner who escaped OPP custody in Fort Frances and eluded police for a week has been captured. Last night, police apprehended Matthew Bradley Meyers without incident. The 25-year old was located near Clearwater Lake, north of Emo.

Compost is now available to residents at no charge, the City of Thunder Bay announced Thursday. The free compost is weather permitting and while quantities last.

A project being proposed by AbitibiBowater in Thunder Bay could see the mill producing more than 60 per cent of its own energy needs.

A local MP’s bill to force the federal government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is on its way to the Senate after passing third reading Wednesday evening.