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Fire crews fighting, keeping watch of 30 wildfires from weekend

Fire crews fighting, keeping watch of 30 wildfires from weekend

THUNDER BAY – While no new wildfires were reported in the Northwest Monday, crews are still dealing with some 30 confirmed fires from the weekend.

Police investigate restaurant break in

OPP News Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a break and enter to a Kenora restaurant in the North end of the City.

Nine deaths recorded on off-road vehicles this summer

OPP News Release (IGNACE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind off-road vehicle (ORV) riders to exercise caution and follow basic safety rules.
Environmental disaster seemingly averted as Lac Des Iles tests show situation now under control

Environmental disaster seemingly averted as Lac Des Iles tests show situation now under control

A potential catastrophe downstream from Lac Des Iles Mine has been averted, says a Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change official.
Single-load grain, coal shipments broken at Port Authority

Single-load grain, coal shipments broken at Port Authority

A pair of longstanding records have fallen this year at the Thunder Bay Port Authority. Twice in April ships set new single-load coal highs.
200 people riot in Pikangikum; police vehicles and headquarters damaged

200 people riot in Pikangikum; police vehicles and headquarters damaged

PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION, Ont. – Three police vehicles and the remote reserve's police building were damaged during a violent protest following an officer's altercation with a community member.

Thunder Bay pair arrested, accused of trafficking cocaine

OPP News Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) – On Wednesday, June 24 2015, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau conducted a controlled drugs and substance act investigation in the City of Thunder Bay.
Regional health-care public input campaign nears end, one more session remains

Regional health-care public input campaign nears end, one more session remains

A regional three-month long, health-care public input campaign is in its final stretch.

Repairs to Boulevard Lake trail to begin this week

City of Thunder Bay News Release June 29, 2015 – Work to restore the section of trail around Boulevard Lake where asphalt cracking appeared this spring will commence on Tuesday, June 30.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for City of Thunder Bay

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for City of Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – A severe Thunderstorm watch has been issued for this city. Environment Canada issued the storm watch, which is more significant than the special weather statements issued earlier last week, just before 11 a.m.
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