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Paramedics credit Complex lifeguards with saving man's life

Paramedics credit Complex lifeguards with saving man's life

Superior North EMS is crediting two Canada Games Complex lifeguards and their supervisor with saving a man's life performing CPR with a defibrillator.
Basic income guarantee advocates demand action

Basic income guarantee advocates demand action

Protesters gathered outside of Ontario Housing Minister Chris Ballard's Basic Income Guarantee consultation on Thursday evening, demanding the province bypass its proposed pilot project that wouldn't be complete before the 2018 election.
Ontario commits $1.3M to Matawa business development

Ontario commits $1.3M to Matawa business development

Ontario Minister of Housing Chris Ballard announced $1.3 million toward market-based poverty solutions in Matawa First Nations on Thursday. The funds will be applied to business plans and partnerships with the aim of developing local economies in remote Indigenous communities.
Puck drops at Robin’s Tournament

Puck drops at Robin’s Tournament

More than 2,500 hockey players take part in Robin’s Minor Hockey Tournament this weekend.
Protesters disrupt Energy East Pipeline meeting

Protesters disrupt Energy East Pipeline meeting

The Common Voice Northwest Energy East Task Force consultation over what constitutes a "significant water crossing" quickly broke down after protesters who oppose the pipeline conversion took the stage with their own presentation.
Catholic teachers still at contract impasse

Catholic teachers still at contract impasse

No new negotiation sessions have been set in the dispute, that has seen teachers in a legal strike position since last June.
Man charged after fake weapons call to 911

Man charged after fake weapons call to 911

A man has been charged with mischief after a false report involving a knife led to a response from the police service's Emergency Task Unit.
Bank closure irks Westfort residents

Bank closure irks Westfort residents

The closure of the RBC branch that operated in the Westfort Village for more than 50 years leaves area residents angry and worried.
Hospital expands visiting hours for care partners

Hospital expands visiting hours for care partners

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre have introduced 24-7 visiting hours to patient care partners.
Anti-smoking campaign targets movies

Anti-smoking campaign targets movies

If successful, movies depicting tobacco use would face at least an 18A rating, making it more difficult for youth to see them in theatres.
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