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Federal budget about laying down foundation for Northern infrastructure, MPs say

Federal budget about laying down foundation for Northern infrastructure, MPs say

THUNDER BAY -- The Liberal government's first budget is about doing groundwork in the North, Patty Hajdu says. MP Liberal MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North said things like $11.9 billion over five years for infrastructure and $8.

Governor General to make Thunder Bay visit next week, honouring Caring Canadian Award winner

Canada's Governor General is set to make his first trip to Thunder Bay next week. David Johnston will be in town on Tuesday to honour this year's Governor General's Caring Canadian Award winner.
OPP make meth bust in Fort Frances, man arrested

OPP make meth bust in Fort Frances, man arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) - On the 21st of March, 2016, members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) and the North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Cont
UPDATE: Police surround south-side home, say 55-year-old man with access to weapons involved (8 PHOTOS)

UPDATE: Police surround south-side home, say 55-year-old man with access to weapons involved (8 PHOTOS)

THUNDER BAY-- Police have a south side home surrounded and nearby streets barricaded. In a release issued early Wednesday morning, police say the incident, which appears to have started around 10:30 p.m.
Chamber finds potential for Thunder Bay in federal budget

Chamber finds potential for Thunder Bay in federal budget

THUNDER BAY -- There could be a lot in the Liberal government's first federal budget for Northern Ontario but only time will tell. The budget projects a $29.4 billion deficit next year, with no sign of surplus through 2021.

UPDATE: City pulls council remuneration report, says original numbers presented were wrong

THUNDR BAY --- City hall has pulled a report detailing council remuneration for 2015, stating the numbers it presented were inaccurate. A corrected report is expected to go before council in two weeks. This past Friday tbnewswatch.
Rotary Club house draw has raised millions over the years (16 PHOTOS)

Rotary Club house draw has raised millions over the years (16 PHOTOS)

THUNDER BAY -- In 30 years, the Fort William Rotary House Lottery has given millions of dollars back to the community.
Police officer of stolen hand gun makes first court appearance since being charged

Police officer of stolen hand gun makes first court appearance since being charged

THUNDER BAY – A city police officer charged after a prohibited firearm was stolen from his vehicle last year made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. Thunder Bay Police Service Sgt.

Tax returns of working poor contribute $800K to local economy annually

The local economy is $800,000 richer every year thanks to the tax returns of Thunder Bay’s working poor.
Former UN ambassador eager to see federal budget, its implications for First Nations

Former UN ambassador eager to see federal budget, its implications for First Nations

Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations is eager to see what Tuesday’s federal budget will hold for the human rights of Northern Ontario’s First Nations.
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