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City says it will not be intimidated by lawsuit

City says it will not be intimidated by lawsuit

After looking at Horizon’s lawsuit, city officials say they're not backing down and won’t be intimidated. City manager Tim Commisso said he first heard about the $126 million lawsuit against the city Tuesday afternoon when contacted by local media.

Liberal leader heading to Thunder Bay

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff is scheduled to make another local visit. The leader of the official opposition is expected to appear in Thunder Bay on Thursday, Oct.

Woman sent to hospital after Oliver Road crash

A woman was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a collision on Oliver Road. The crash took place at the corner of Oliver Road and Ray Boulevard around 10:30 a.m.
Home for the holidays

Home for the holidays

Mike Kehler likes to work with his hands. The 25-year-old student often worked on carpentry projects with his father and together they even built a barn. Kehler continued to follow his interest and enrolled in Confederation College’s trade program.

Apartment building owner fined for fire code violations

The owner of an apartment building on the city's north side has been fined $16,000 after being found in violation of several Ontario Fire Code infractions.
Mayor's debate one last time

Mayor's debate one last time

The fireworks were set off early and often at Tuesday night's mayoral candidate's debate. Of course, with a rash of questions loaded with gunpowder, explosions and accusations were bound to follow close behind.

Peregrine program chirping about endangered birds

Students at Ogden Community School had a hoot Tuesday as two furry friends stopped by for a visit.
Horizon files suit

Horizon files suit

The City of Thunder Bay is facing a $126-million lawsuit in the aftermath of its decision to approve only 14 of 18 of Horizon Wind’s preferred wind turbine locations on the Nor’Wester Mountain range. Horizon Wind Inc.
Election petition

Election petition

A petition signed by 21 municipal election candidates to conduct manual audits of four randomly selected polling stations to ensure accuracy of vote tabulators was submitted to city clerk John Hannam Tuesday.
City ranked 23rd most dangerous by national magazine

City ranked 23rd most dangerous by national magazine

The city’s high crime rate has a lot to do with a severe lack of addiction treatment services, says the city’s deputy police chief.
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