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A review of snowplow standards could head back to council by spring

THUNDER BAY -- A review of the city's snowplowing service will arrive just in time for spring. Council was given a memo Monday night outlining around $2.1 million in options for the city to change its snowplowing standards.
John Jordan wants the city to expand its Lift+ service beyond city limits

John Jordan wants the city to expand its Lift+ service beyond city limits

THUNDER BAY -- The city will take a look at options for people with accessibility needs looking to travel outside of city limits for events.

Mario Crudo steps down as artistic director at Magnus Theatre after 23 years

Magnus Theatre’s long-time artistic director is making an exit, stage right. Mario Crudo on Monday announced he is stepping down from a role he’s held for the past 23 years to return to a life of freelance directing across Canada.
City looking for public input on its upcoming recreation master plan

City looking for public input on its upcoming recreation master plan

THUNDER BAY -- The city needs the public's help to get the ball rolling on its recreation and facilities master plan. Fit Together is a $300,000 plan that will guide the city's recreation planning for the next 12 to 15 years.
Zika virus unlikely to bite into Northern Ontario population

Zika virus unlikely to bite into Northern Ontario population

THUNDER BAY - The mosquito-borne Zika virus will not likely become a global pandemic that spreads into Northwest Ontario.
Inquest second phase to examine multiple issues including racism in city

Inquest second phase to examine multiple issues including racism in city

THUNDER BAY – The coroner’s inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations students is now in its second phase.
City's proposed budget would add $9.85 million to tax levy

City's proposed budget would add $9.85 million to tax levy

THUNDER BAY – The city’s proposed budget would require an increase of 5.77 per cent to the tax levy. The proposed 2016 budget, which was released on Monday morning, would feature an increase to the tax levy of $9.

Despite mid-month cold snap, January a mild one in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – As far as weather goes, this city was no different than the rest of Ontario last month. According to Environment Canada, temperatures across Ontario were warmer than average for the month of January.
Police find 2.5 pounds of pot during traffic stop, two people arrested

Police find 2.5 pounds of pot during traffic stop, two people arrested

OPP Media Release (THUNDER BAY, ON) On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at approximately 11:52 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11/17 and Balsam Street.
OPP receiving more complaints as motorists continue to ignore school bus stop signs

OPP receiving more complaints as motorists continue to ignore school bus stop signs

OPP Media Update (FORT FRANCES, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been receiving an increasing number of complaints from local bus drivers and concerned citizens regarding vehicles not stopping for school buses that are stopped with thei
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