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April port activity 12 per cent above 10-year average

THUNDER BAY -- The earlier arrival of spring this year has been good news for the Port of Thunder Bay. Cargo stats for the month of April have been released, and they show a big difference over last year.

First of 13 once halted inquests to proceed next month

THUNDER BAY -- The first of 13 previously halted inquests involving the deaths of First Nations individuals in the Kenora and Thunder Bay districts will begin next month.
Fighting forest fires can come with a big price tag for municipalities

Fighting forest fires can come with a big price tag for municipalities

The municipality of Oliver Paipoonge could on the hook for a bill totalling more than $10,000 to fight Monday’s brush blaze in Stanley.
Innovators awarded at annual RBC luncheon

Innovators awarded at annual RBC luncheon

Innovation is alive and well in Thunder Bay. Take Mickey Marshall as an example.

New owner takes over retirement home after $22 million sale

THUNDER BAY -- A South-side retirement home is now under a new owner after a $22.1 million sale. The Isabella Retirement Residence on Isabella Street and Franklin Street was sold to Chartwell, which officially took ownership last week.

OPP Sergeant to run marathon, raise money to give far north communities life jackets

OPP News Release: (DRYDEN, ON) – Sergeant Marty Singleton is running a full marathon on Father’s day to raise funds to purchase life jackets to send to Northern Communities.

OPP, MNR investigating numerous forest fires

OPP News Release: (DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) are investigating reports of numerous fires in the area.
OPP hitting the road with new licence plate recognition tech

OPP hitting the road with new licence plate recognition tech

THUNDER BAY – The OPP has new tech to help catch drivers on the road with expired or suspended licenses.
Strike action of some kind expected soon for public elementary school teachers

Strike action of some kind expected soon for public elementary school teachers

THUNDER BAY – Some kind of strike action could be heading to public elementary schools next week, but so far the local president representing public elementary teachers isn't at liberty to say what job action or work-to-rule might look like
United Way calling on volunteers for GenNext's Day of Caring

United Way calling on volunteers for GenNext's Day of Caring

The United Way of Thunder is calling on all volunteers to clear their calendars for June 20 to take part in their GenNext cabinet’s fourth annual Day of Caring.
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