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Arrest made in Fort Frances arson case: OPP

Arrest made in Fort Frances arson case: OPP

OPP Media Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) In the early morning hours of November 7, 2015 member of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate three suspicious fires.
Rain arrives as predicted, snow still expected Thursday afternoon

Rain arrives as predicted, snow still expected Thursday afternoon

THUNDER BAY – The rain has come as predicted, and an updated special weather statement from Environment Canada shows the previously predicted five to eight centimetres of snow will still be arriving this afternoon.
Plans for Lakehead Labour Centre site includes a new beer store

Plans for Lakehead Labour Centre site includes a new beer store

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay's intercity area will soon be seeing more retail development, including the construction of a new Beer Store. The development will be built on the site of the Lakehead Labour Centre on Fort William Road.
Testing phase for local Cyclotron nearly complete, results looking good

Testing phase for local Cyclotron nearly complete, results looking good

THUNDER BAY -- The testing phase for the new Thunder Bay Cyclotron is finishing up and so far it's looking very good.
Great sacrifices honoured atop Mount McKay for Remembrance Day ceremony

Great sacrifices honoured atop Mount McKay for Remembrance Day ceremony

THUNDER BAY – Aboriginal soldiers such as Frank Banning and John Baptist Louis, who both served during the Second World War, were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.
Memories honoured at Fort William Gardens Remembrance Day ceremony

Memories honoured at Fort William Gardens Remembrance Day ceremony

THUNDER BAY -- Every year on Remembrance Day, memories come flooding back for Bill Majbroda. In 1944, Kakabeka's Majbroda served with the medical corps. in Holland after enlisting underage. "If you told them you were 18 you were 18.
Local MP says re-opening of Veterans Affairs office still a priority

Local MP says re-opening of Veterans Affairs office still a priority

Roy Lamore says he’s waited two years for action on nine closed Veterans Affairs offices. Another year or so isn’t the end of the world.
Silver Cross mother lays first wreath in Remembrance Day tribute (15 PHOTOS)

Silver Cross mother lays first wreath in Remembrance Day tribute (15 PHOTOS)

Roy Lamore says he hasn’t seen a Remembrance Day crowd so large since the end of the Second World War.
Glance at Crime: Dip in crime last week soured by six sexual assaults

Glance at Crime: Dip in crime last week soured by six sexual assaults

THUNDER BAY – City police responded to more than 189 incidents during the week of Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 through Sunday, Nov.8, 2015.
Leaders consider draft transportation, mining policies

Leaders consider draft transportation, mining policies

THUNDER BAY -- Regional leaders have completed a two-day analysis of programs and policies the province intends to unveil for Northern Ontario.
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