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UPDATE: Weather statement warns of snow, ice pellets

UPDATE: Weather statement warns of snow, ice pellets

Environment Canada Weather Statement (Updated at 10:45 a.m.) A Colorado low has brought a large area of snow to Northwestern Ontario as expected.
Health system stretching as baby boomers hit home care

Health system stretching as baby boomers hit home care

THUNDER BAY -- The impact of aging baby boomers on the local health system has begun to stretch resources and demand is expected to escalate for the next 20 years.
PC leader demands urgent action on Thunder Bay Jail conditions

PC leader demands urgent action on Thunder Bay Jail conditions

THUNDER BAY -- Touring the Thunder Bay Jail eight days after a riot laid waste to its top floor, the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario sounded the alarm on conditions at the facility.
Council opts for Ontario ombudsman for complaints process, withdraws code of conduct

Council opts for Ontario ombudsman for complaints process, withdraws code of conduct

THUNDER BAY -- City council likely chose to venture into uncharted waters when it comes to how it's investigated for complaints.
Man arrested after Fort Frances standoff

Man arrested after Fort Frances standoff

FORT FRANCES, Ont. - A man was arrested after a Tuesday morning standoff. OPP officers were called to a Sixth Street West residence in Fort Frances around 9:30 a.m.
Municipal employees raise $227K, helps push United Way towards goal

Municipal employees raise $227K, helps push United Way towards goal

THUNDER BAY – A larger than anticipated contribution by municipal employees has significantly closed the United Way’s fundraising gap.
Select grocery stores in Thunder Bay begin selling beer

Select grocery stores in Thunder Bay begin selling beer

THUNDER BAY -- Shawn Capnerhurst never thought he'd see the day that beer was sold in his store.

Marathon pulp mill smoke demolished (VIDEO)

MARATHON, Ont. -- A piece of this Northern Ontario town’s history came crumbling down Monday. Residents watched Monday as the iconic smoke stack at the former Marathon Pulp Mill site was demolished.

Illegal hunting, forged documents and exporting wildlife lead to $11K fine

MNR Media Release Two Wisconsin men have pleaded guilty and been fined a total of $11,000 for a number of infractions.
Final report on residential schools survivors signals time for government to act

Final report on residential schools survivors signals time for government to act

OTTAWA - When Justice Murray Sinclair formally ends the six-year Truth and Reconciliation Commission later this morning with the release of its final report, he'll be setting a high bar for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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