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Lack of Ring of Fire progress comes under fire from Ontario Auditor General

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has been ineffective in getting the Ring of Fire developed and shows no plans to do so the province's Auditor General says.

Dec 2, 2015 1:11 PM Read more >

Motors and Muscles draw launches in time for Christmas gift giving

THUNDER BAY -- John Trevisanutto knows what he’d like you to buy for a loved one for Christmas. The well-known automotive dealer on Wednesday helped launch the 11th annual Motors and Muscles draw in support of Our Kids Count.

Dec 2, 2015 1:07 PM Read more >

Gas Watch: Prices drop at some city pumps

THUNDER BAY – Gas prices at some pumps in this city have dropped by nearly seven cents, but other stations remain unchanged. According to the online gas price watchdog ontariogasprices.

Dec 2, 2015 8:07 AM Read more >

Massaro elected chair of Lakehead District School Board

Deborah Massaro has been elected chair of the Lakehead District School Board. The board made the announcement on Tuesday night, following a scheduled annual meeting. At the same time George Saarinen was named vice-chair of the board.

Dec 2, 2015 7:34 AM Read more >

Lakehead Public Schools closes rural classrooms, both boards cancel rural bus routes

Citing icy conditions on area roads, Lakehead Public Schools has closed all rural schools in the Thunder Bay area on Wednesday. Rural schools under the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board umbrella remain open.

Dec 2, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Ontario's distracted driving laws don't apply at drive-throughs

While it may be illegal to text and order a double-double in Alberta, the same rules don’t apply in Ontario. Traffic Sgt.

Dec 1, 2015 4:49 PM Read more >

Hajdu reflects on first Northern Caucus meeting

THUNDER BAY -- First-time Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré has been elected to lead the Northern Caucus within the new federal Liberal government.

Dec 1, 2015 4:24 PM Read more >

Challenge looking to get kids outside, more active

THUNDER BAY -- Community partners joined forces to plan a healthier life for local children.

Dec 1, 2015 4:16 PM Read more >

Expect mild temperatures, less snow this winter: Weather Network

THUNDER BAY -- Compared to the past two years, winter in Thunder Bay will be warmer and drier this year.

Dec 1, 2015 4:02 PM Read more >

Ontario Chamber of Commerce demands uniformity in mining

THUNDER BAY -- Ontario is the top mining jurisdiction in the country but its business leaders believe the province’s cumbersome regulatory scheme is holding back mining’s potential.

Dec 1, 2015 3:40 PM Read more >