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Safe Home Program price tag could exceed $3 million

The Safe Home Program has helped victims of the May flooding return to their homes, but the price tag of doing that could cost the city more than $3 million. Applications for the program ended on Aug.
Teachers, supporters rally against proposed legislation

Teachers, supporters rally against proposed legislation

THUNDER BAY – Rick Seeley is outraged.
Saying YES

Saying YES

THUNDER BAY -- Nathan Ryan has taken his first step to become a lawyer. The 16-year-old St. Ignatius High School student worked at a local law firm for the summer after he applied for help with the YES Employment Services program.
Food independence a critical issue for First Nations

Food independence a critical issue for First Nations

Food sovereignty is one of the most important issues facing First Nation communities, said a member of Aroland First Nation.
Mac's robbed, police release photographs and video footage of suspect

Mac's robbed, police release photographs and video footage of suspect

THUNDER BAY - City police are back to familiar territory, investigating another Mac’s Convenience Store robbery. The latest incident happened Monday night around 10 p.m.
Partially opened: City approves conservatory recommendations

Partially opened: City approves conservatory recommendations

THUNDER BAY – Reports of falling glass forced the closure of the Centennial Botanical Conservatory in February but city council has decided to re-open a portion facility to the public.
Slowing down: Council votes to reduce speed on Oliver Road

Slowing down: Council votes to reduce speed on Oliver Road

City councillors are telling Thunder Bay motorists to slow down along Oliver Road. Council voted to reduce the speed along the stretch of road east of Golf Links Road from 60 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour.
‘Long way to go’

‘Long way to go’

THUNDER BAY -- The Disaster Relief Committee has raised around $900,000 but has only a few months to reach the $5 million needed to cover those impacted by the May flooding.
Shutdown looming?

Shutdown looming?

THUNDER BAY – If the province doesn’t support RegenMed then Ontario’s only tissue and bone bank could shut down, warns a city councillor.
Traffic lights being installed on Oliver Road near hospital

Traffic lights being installed on Oliver Road near hospital

Traffic lights will be signaling Thunder Bay drivers coming to and from the hospital in a matter of weeks.
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