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Suspected impaired driver hits vehicle, house

Suspected impaired driver hits vehicle, house

OPP News Release (MARATHON ON) –On Monday October 7, 2015 at approximately 11:40pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon/Manitouwadge detachment were dispatched regarding a possible impaired driver of a motor vehicle in the
Scooter, minivan collide in Casino parking lot crash

Scooter, minivan collide in Casino parking lot crash

THUNDER BAY -- It was a close call for a double amputee this afternoon, after he became involved in a collision between a motor vehicle and his mobility scooter.
Floor crossing, whipped votes among major talking points during North-side debate

Floor crossing, whipped votes among major talking points during North-side debate

THUNDER BAY – Tuesday’s debate made one thing clear: constituents in the Thunder Bay-Superior North riding want their MP to speak independently for them.
Forensic pathologist, toxicologist testify during inquest into First Nations student deaths

Forensic pathologist, toxicologist testify during inquest into First Nations student deaths

THUNDER BAY – Alcohol was a factor in five of the seven deaths of students attending school in the city from remote First Nations, a forensic pathologist and toxicologist told the coroner’s inquest probing the deaths.
Province, OPSEU reach agreement in principle; still needs to be ratified

Province, OPSEU reach agreement in principle; still needs to be ratified

THUNDER BAY – The province has reached an agreement with the union representing about 35,000 public servants.

ONWA holds annual Sisters in Spirit vigil to honour missing, murdered women

THUNDER BAY -- Women's groups continue to protest the federal government's perceived inaction regarding missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada.
Vickers Park turtle getting TLC this winter, will return in spring

Vickers Park turtle getting TLC this winter, will return in spring

THUNDER BAY -- A local landmark will be warm this winter with a move indoors. The turtle at Vickers Park, a playground favourite for decades, was removed recently along with several pieces of playground equipment.
Speaking with a doctor about mental illness a vital first step

Speaking with a doctor about mental illness a vital first step

THUNDER BAY -- It can be difficult for people to admit they may have a mental illness.
Residents irked by Nazi flag hanging from fence, police invesitgating

Residents irked by Nazi flag hanging from fence, police invesitgating

THUNDER BAY -- A shocking discovery on the south end of the city has angered some area residents. A cloth with a Nazi Swastika etched on it was found hanging off a fence in a back alley near the intersections of Moodie and Selkirk Streets.
Man with gun leads to school lockdowns in Kenora (UPDATE)

Man with gun leads to school lockdowns in Kenora (UPDATE)

OPP Media Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call just after 10:00 am on Tuesday October 6, 2015 that a male suspect had been observed with a firearm in the trail system in the Nort
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