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Microwave smoke causes hotel evacuation

Microwave smoke causes hotel evacuation

THUNDER BAY -- Where there is smoke, there is not always fire. A smoking microwave caused the TownePlace Suites Mariott to be evacuated late Monday night. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue was called to the hotel around 10:50 p.m.
City-wide fire ban lifted

City-wide fire ban lifted

THUNDER BAY - The city-wide fire ban has been lifted. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue chief John Hay confirmed late Monday afternoon the ban, which had been in place for more than a week, was being rescinded effective immediately.
Man, woman killed in fatal highway crash identified

Man, woman killed in fatal highway crash identified

(KENORA, ON) - Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI), and the OPP Forensic Investigation Unit (FISU) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle
Blocked: A play for teens by teens

Blocked: A play for teens by teens

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me, or so the familiar children’s rhyme goes. Unfortunately, as anyone who has been bullied can attest, words also have the ability to hurt.
Police bust nearly $1 million drug operation

Police bust nearly $1 million drug operation

THUNDER BAY - A six-month investigation between Ontario and Manitoba authorities has led to the seizure of nearly $1 million in drugs.
Thunder Bay Counts releases first progress report

Thunder Bay Counts releases first progress report

Thunder Bay Counts has released its first progress report to the community. Over the last two years, hundreds of people have shared with us their concerns about local issues, as well as their hopes for the future of their city.
Violent assault leaves woman in serious condition

Violent assault leaves woman in serious condition

THUNDER BAY – A 19-year-old woman remains in the hospital with serious injuries following a violent domestic dispute Sunday evening.
Spike belt ends high speed chase near Marathon

Spike belt ends high speed chase near Marathon

(MARATHON, ON) –On May 27, 2016, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North West Region area received information regarding an officer safety bulletin.
Wet weather dampens forest fire situation

Wet weather dampens forest fire situation

THUNDER BAY – The restricted fire zone that covers much of Northwestern Ontario remains, but that may be re-evaluated following a damp and cool weekend. No new forest fires were reported Sunday in the Northwest region.
Community Paramedicine program to continue

Community Paramedicine program to continue

THUNDER BAY – The community paramedicine pilot program will continue. The province confirmed it would invest $4 million to continue 23 Community Paramedicine programs across Ontario , including Thunder Bay.
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