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Five new forest fires reported Monday, four human caused: MNR

One new forest fire was confirmed in this area on Saturday, Oct. 1, while another five new fires were reported Monday evening. Officials with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources report that the Oct.
Council gets update on upcoming transit master plan

Council gets update on upcoming transit master plan

The city should have two transit terminals and overhaul its route system a transit master plan update states.
City council looking to put more cash into roads

City council looking to put more cash into roads

City council has agreed in principle to put more money in the streets. Around 47.7 per cent of the city’s roads are currently in good or very good shape according to a report by Thunder Bay’s engineering department presented Monday night.
Homophobic flyer?

Homophobic flyer?

The Ontario Liberal Party is calling a PC-endorsed flyer “dishonest and homophobic.

Pilot makes emergency stop on road near Vermilion Bay

Pilot makes emergency stop on road near Vermilion Bay The pilot of a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a remote road in the Vermilion Bay area Sunday.

AbitibiBowater to begin maintenance of pipe in Kam River

AbitibiBowater will be performing maintenance on its main outfall pipe in the Kamistiquia River over the next week. Part of the work includes the installation of a floating boom on the north side of the river.
Anti-wind lobby endorses Progressive Conservatives

Anti-wind lobby endorses Progressive Conservatives

The head of a provincial anti-wind lobby group is asking voters to carefully consider their choice on Election Day.
Police still searching for driver involved in fatal crash

Police still searching for driver involved in fatal crash

Police are still looking for the driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle that collided with a car early Sunday morning, killing a 60-year-old woman.

Preparation for murder trial begins

A Thunder Bay man charged in a murder case dating back more than a decade ago was in court Monday as lawyers prepare for the start of his trial.
Expressway construction may continue into next spring

Expressway construction may continue into next spring

The construction on the Thunder Bay Expressway, originally scheduled to end last fall, could continue next spring, a Ministry of Transportation official confirmed Monday.
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