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Provincial program still a problem for DSSAB a year later

THUNDER BAY -- Nearly a year after new provincial software caused major problems, the local social services board says things are better.
Edmonton man jailed after two Northern Ontario stolen vehicles recovered

Edmonton man jailed after two Northern Ontario stolen vehicles recovered

An Edmonton man is behind bars after police recovered a pair of stolen vehicles in Northwestern Ontario. In a release issued on Thursday, Ontario Provincial Police said on Oct.

Mild weather has some motorists holding off on winter tire installation

THUNDER BAY – Mild Autumn weather means that winter tires aren’t top of mind for local motorists right now.
Water main break keeps stretch of James Street closed until Friday

Water main break keeps stretch of James Street closed until Friday

THUNDER BAY -- City crews spent the day working to fix a water main break that has closed off a portion of James Street. The break occurred Wednesday afternoon near the Donald Street intersection.
Job action at public schools are apparently taking a toll on tidiness

Job action at public schools are apparently taking a toll on tidiness

THUNDER BAY – Dirty hallways and unkempt entrances are greeting visitors to local school as the union representing custodial, maintenance and cafeteria staff continues their job action.
Elementary teachers plan to ramp up strike action, withdraw from extra-curricular activities

Elementary teachers plan to ramp up strike action, withdraw from extra-curricular activities

THUNDER BAY – Mike Judge says it’s unfortunate elementary school teachers have been backed into a corner and feel they no other bargaining recourse but to withdraw participation in extra-curricular activities.

Broken water main shuts down James Street near Donald Street and Marquette

City of Thunder Bay media release follows: A section of James Street has closed to through traffic while repairs are made to a broken water main. The break occurred Wednesday afternoon on James between Marquette Street and Donald Street.
Corrections workers urging others in OPSEU not to agree to deal with province

Corrections workers urging others in OPSEU not to agree to deal with province

THUNDER BAY -- There's some dissension among members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, in regards to the new tentative agreement with the province.

Healthy children program needs more funding health unit says

THUNDER BAY -- New mothers need more support through the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program.
Patty Hajdu, Don Rusnak getting set to become city's new MPs in Ottawa

Patty Hajdu, Don Rusnak getting set to become city's new MPs in Ottawa

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay's newly elected MPs are tying up loose ends before starting their new jobs. Patty Hajdu was at Shelter House Wednesday, her official last day there as executive director.
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