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Searching for cause

Searching for cause

The on-scene investigation into a fire at a pair of Neebing Avenue townhouses should conclude Thursday, said fire prevention officer Bob Vander Ploeg.

New batch of EQAO test results released

The province's Education Quality and Accountability Office released its latest student testing results. The study measures students in Grades 3 and 6 across Ontario in the areas of reading, writing and math. It also measures Grade 9 math results.
Challenge accepted

Challenge accepted

Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak has agreed to a northern debate in Thunder Bay, leaving Dalton McGuinty as the only leader not to RSVP.

Police investigate Aroland office

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has launched an investigation into a section of the Aroland First Nation's band office.

Fourth quarter looking good for jobs: Manpower

Job seekers may have an easier time finding employment over the next couple of months. That's according to the latest Manpower Employment’s recent outlook, which is forecasting a healthy hiring climate in Thunder Bay for the fourth quarter.
Armed stand-off

Armed stand-off

An armed stand-off on Brunswick Street has come to a peaceful conclusion.

Premier to visit city, expected to discuss Northern debate

Ontario’s Liberal leader will not respond Wednesday to challenges from the other party leaders to take part in a Northern Ontario leaders’ debate.
Cruise ship returns

Cruise ship returns

Rough waters and lightning strikes weren’t enough to keep a German-based luxury cruise ship from making its anticipated return to Thunder Bay. The MS Columbus made its return voyage to the city Tuesday after a four-year absence.

Chronic disease patients have new option

People across the region living with chronic diseases now have a new treatment option from the Northwest Community Care Access Centre. The Centre released details Tuesday on Healthy Change, a new self-management program.

ATV, dirt bike collide

Two people have been injured in a collision between two off-road vehicles. The incident took place Monday afternoon in O'Conner Township when an ATV collided with the back of a dirt bike that was slowing down.
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