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Firefighters test their skills at the annual FireCon simulations

Firefighters test their skills at the annual FireCon simulations

In most communities, fires are few and far between. That’s a good thing for home and business owners, but it makes training tough for firefighters, who often keep their skills sharp through on-the-job training.
Petition calls for end of herbicide already banned for cosmetic use in Ontario

Petition calls for end of herbicide already banned for cosmetic use in Ontario

THUNDER BAY -- A thousand people across Northern Ontario have signed a petition calling for an end to the use of an herbicide the World Health Organization calls "probably carcinogenic to humans.
Waterfront Phase 2 update Open House set for Sept. 15 (PSA)

Waterfront Phase 2 update Open House set for Sept. 15 (PSA)

City of Thunder Bay PSA Join us on Tuesday, September 15th from 6:30 to 9 pm at Mariner’s Hall for a Public Open House on the proposed Waterfront Phase 2 Update.
Police identify body pulled from Kam River as 50-year-old Thunder Bay man

Police identify body pulled from Kam River as 50-year-old Thunder Bay man

THUNDER BAY – The body of a man pulled from the Kaministiquia River earlier this week has been identified. Thunder Bay Police Service officers on Wednesday received a report of a body being discovered in the Kam River.

Prince Arthur’s Landing collecting votes for Great Place in Canada

City of Thunder Bay Media Release September 10, 2015 – Prince Arthur's Landing at Marina Park is competing for the national title of Great Public Space for 2015.
Jackpot Alert: Lotto MAX potential jackpot reaches $50 million

Jackpot Alert: Lotto MAX potential jackpot reaches $50 million

OLG Media Release Toronto, ON – Are you ready for your close-up? All eyes may be on the movie stars walking the red carpet at Canada’s premier film festival, but after tomorrow’s LOTTO MAX draw, the next big celebrity could be you.
Marchers protest Hydro One sale to private sector

Marchers protest Hydro One sale to private sector

Ontario selling Hydro One to the private sector would be a mistake, says a group of protestors attempting a last-ditch effort to convince Premier Kathleen Wynne to put the brakes on the plan.
City finds way to cut $450K from budget

City finds way to cut $450K from budget

THUNDER BAY -- The city has now figured out how to cut more than $450,000 from this year's budget. During budget talks in March, council had directed administration to find the savings somewhere.
Overnight fire damages motor home, garage on city’s southside

Overnight fire damages motor home, garage on city’s southside

THUNDER BAY -- An overnight fire has caused extensive damage to a motor home and garage on West Arthur Street. The blaze left nothing but a shell of the RV, and significant damage to the detached garage.

FireCon to host largest live fire exercise ever attempted

THUNDER BAY -- The city is hosting what it terms the largest live fire exercise ever attempted.
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