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Pilot program keeping cyclists, motor vehicles divided on roadway

Pilot program keeping cyclists, motor vehicles divided on roadway

THUNDER BAY -- A pilot program is trying to keep people safer on the city's active living corridor. The city has installed 90 fiberglass bollards along Arundel Street between the roadway and its two-way multi-use trail.
Police continue search for killer one year after body discovered on city bike path

Police continue search for killer one year after body discovered on city bike path

It’s been a rough 12 months, says John Shawinimash. A year ago, in the early morning hours of Sept. 3, 2014, the body of his son, 32-year-old Will Wapoose, was found by a passerby at Chapples Park. Police have yet to make an arrest in the case.
Fire can’t stop Fresh Air, business sets up tent outside of burned storefront

Fire can’t stop Fresh Air, business sets up tent outside of burned storefront

THUNDER BAY – A local business is showing its resiliency. After its store was destroyed by a Friday evening fire last week, the business owners of Fresh Air Experience and Cyclepath have continued its operation.
Neighbourhood bear back on its way to the forest (UPDATE)

Neighbourhood bear back on its way to the forest (UPDATE)

UPDATE: According to the Thunder Bay Police Service the bear has been tranquilized by the MNR, and is back on its way to the forest.
Crash sends vehicle onto homeowner’s lawn

Crash sends vehicle onto homeowner’s lawn

THUNDER BAY -- Two people suffered minor injuries after a two vehicle crash Wednesday evening.

NDP candidates say Conservatives have ignored Ring of Fire

Northern Ontario NDP candidates are slamming the federal Conservatives for their lack of progress on the Ring of Fire file.

Port sees dip in cargo for August, still above five-year average

THUNDER BAY -- After two years of busy traffic, the Thunder Bay Port Authority is seeing a dip in the amount of cargo travelling through the local harbour.
Police traffic blitz targets distracted driving following fine increase

Police traffic blitz targets distracted driving following fine increase

Thunder Bay Police are cracking down on distracted driving – and motorists with tinted windows are also being caught in their traffic net.
2012 flood could have been avoided had more residents complied with downspout bylaw: City

2012 flood could have been avoided had more residents complied with downspout bylaw: City

THUNDER BAY -- If people had complied with a bylaw, the city says its sewage treatment plant wouldn't have failed during the flood of 2012.
Sex ed. protest targets Mauro’s office, counter protest organized nearby

Sex ed. protest targets Mauro’s office, counter protest organized nearby

THUNDER BAY -- Ontario’s new sex-education curriculum goes too far, say some Thunder Bay parents and grandparents, calling on the provincial government to repeal it for religious and moral reasons.
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