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'There's going to have to be some trade-offs': City staff looking for 2.6 per cent tax increase next year

'There's going to have to be some trade-offs': City staff looking for 2.6 per cent tax increase next year

The city’s 2026 budget direction targets a municipal tax levy increase of 2.6 per cent and a multi-year capital budget.  
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Fish ladder improvements expected to be complete soon

Fish ladder improvements expected to be complete soon

The only setback is the timing for installation of the fish counters, which should begin on Sept. 2.
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Let’s Review: MooseF**ker Ontario

Let’s Review: MooseF**ker Ontario

Thunder Bay’s newest stage hit is a wild, raunchy, sometimes uncomfortable and unapologetically local comedy that you have to see to believe.
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Province sweeps in with cash for Kakabeka Falls Curling Club

Province sweeps in with cash for Kakabeka Falls Curling Club

‘This investment is a big win for both the curling and Kakabeka Falls community,’ said Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan.
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‘Stay cool’: Northwestern Ontario heat warnings in effect

‘Stay cool’: Northwestern Ontario heat warnings in effect

The alerts stretch from Atikokan in the west, east into northeastern Ontario and north of Nakina and Armstrong.
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Police seeking witnesses to fatal incident on Hwy 599

Police seeking witnesses to fatal incident on Hwy 599

An investigation is underway into the death of a 48-year-old Ignace man.
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Dryden mourns siblings lost in Wabigoon River tragedy

Dryden mourns siblings lost in Wabigoon River tragedy

A funeral service for Jocelyn and Kayden is being held at the the Dryden Community Funeral Home Aug. 8 at 1 p.m.
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Ford government’s Bill 5 consultation road show is a clandestine affair

Ford government’s Bill 5 consultation road show is a clandestine affair

Province wants First Nations feedback at Thunder Bay, Sudbury sessions to shape legislative details of Special Economic Zones
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‘Daily calls’: Webequie chief says the push is on for more housing

‘Daily calls’: Webequie chief says the push is on for more housing

Cornelius Wabasse says, ideally, 30 new homes would be built in 2025, but a number closer to five is more likely.
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American died in motorcycle crash near Ignace: police

American died in motorcycle crash near Ignace: police

Police have now released details of the fatal collision that shutdown Highway 17 near Ignace on Tuesday.
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