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Reservists shouldn’t have to worry about job after deployment, official says

Reservists shouldn’t have to worry about job after deployment, official says

Military reservists don’t need to be worrying about whether they’ll have a job when they return from deployment, said Capt. Marshall Erickson. “They could be going into high-risk situations.
Beyond the Ring: many mining opportunities exist across region

Beyond the Ring: many mining opportunities exist across region

There are 25 million ounces of gold under the region’s feet ready to be taken out in the next five years. Even without major discoveries in the Ring of Fire, the region will have a mining boom industry experts say.

James Street swing bridge to be closed for maintenance

James Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic on Sunday, May 27 across the CN Swing Bridge. The closure will begin at 7:45 a.m. and is expected to last for six hours with each lane closed for a three-hour period for CN Bridge inspection.
Special recycling event targets batteries

Special recycling event targets batteries

More than 98 per cent of a car battery can be recycled, including the lead, acid and plastic casing. Starting this Saturday, CAA is launching their weeklong Great Battery Roundup.

Westfort businesses give RFDA financial boost

A group of Westfort businesses have helped the Regional Food Distribution Association to the tune of $973.

MNR sending more Northwest resources to assist with Timmins blaze

Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is deploying more crews from the Northwest to assist in firefighting efforts near Timmins.
Brains and laughs

Brains and laughs

It’s not every day that you get to take your macabre and funny dream around the world to sell-out crowds.
Flood watch issued

Flood watch issued

The flood outlook for Thunder Bay and surrounding area is now a flood watch.
Premier brings $200M message to Bombardier plant during local visit

Premier brings $200M message to Bombardier plant during local visit

More work is rolling into the local Bombardier plant after a stop in Thunder Bay by the Premier.

Cochenour resident charged with break and enter, sexual assault

Police in Red Lake have charged a man with break and enter, and sexual assault following an incident in that area. Officials with the Red lake detachment of the OPP say officers responded to a report of an unwanted man at a Cochenour home on May 5.
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