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Generating station costs 25 times more to produce than other biomass facilities in Ontario

Generating station costs 25 times more to produce than other biomass facilities in Ontario

Citing power that is 25 times more expensive to produce than other biomass facilities in Ontario, the conversion of Thunder Bay’s coal-fired power-generating station has come under fire from the province’s auditor general.
Northwood neighbourhood shaken after cars vandalized with offensive remarks

Northwood neighbourhood shaken after cars vandalized with offensive remarks

THUNDER BAY – A number of vehicles in a Northwood neighbourhood were vandalized Wednesday night, spray painted with offensive material.
Police agencies partner for food drive this weekend in support of RFDA

Police agencies partner for food drive this weekend in support of RFDA

THUNDER BAY – In addition to providing a Christmas time boos to regional food banks, a food drive this weekend should have one additional benefit.
MNRF seeking Kenora-area illegal dumpers

MNRF seeking Kenora-area illegal dumpers

Officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are seeking the public’s assistance to track down the individuals responsible for dumping garbage on Crown land north of Kenora.
Council set to vote on climate change strategy Monday

Council set to vote on climate change strategy Monday

THUNDER BAY -- The city thinks it could a leader when it comes to adapting to climate change.
Late start to winter could help city budget

Late start to winter could help city budget

THUNDER BAY -- A late winter could mean good things for the city's budget. The past two harsh winters have hammered the city's winter control costs as its had to plow, salt and sand out of more storms than usual.
Regional graduation rates lag behind province’s average: Report

Regional graduation rates lag behind province’s average: Report

Northern Ontario students are lagging behind their counterparts in other regions of the province, according to a report released on Thursday by the Northern Policy Institute.
BrewHa! confirms dates for second beer festival

BrewHa! confirms dates for second beer festival

THUNDER BAY – The dates for the city’s second annual craft beer festival are set. BrewHa! will be held on Aug. 12-13 next year at Prince Arthur's Landing, organizers of the festival announced on Thursday in an Instagram post.
Lawyer jailed after domestic assault case has law licence suspended

Lawyer jailed after domestic assault case has law licence suspended

The law license of Mason Mandrake Millar has been suspended.

Youth reported missing by OPP found

A youth reported missing by the OPP has been found. A news release issued by the OPP thanked the public for their assistance in locating the youth. With the missing person found, this is now a private matter.
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