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Q&A: Stephen Harper

Q&A: Stephen Harper

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper spent Tuesday morning in Thunder Bay, making appearances at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.
Satisfied citizens

Satisfied citizens

A survey on city police shows most residents feel safe to walk the streets, but highlights that traffic, petty theft and vandalism are still people’s biggest problem.
Council now has policy to address vacant seats

Council now has policy to address vacant seats

Future vacancies on city council will now be decided through a by-election or appointment depending on when those vacancies occur.
Curfew denied

Curfew denied

City council has grounded the idea of a youth curfew after a report from the city’s crime prevention council Monday night.
Harper hopeful

Harper hopeful

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper stormed into Thunder Bay Monday night with a Northwestern Ontario takeover on his mind.

Elton John raffle nets Red Cross $6,000 for Japan

The Thunder Bay Red Cross has received another large donation for Japan's earthquake relief. On Friday, Gore Motors Honda teamed up with 91.
Change of address

Change of address

Oliver Paipoonge council must decide whether or not to include the municipality’s name in addresses as part of Canada Post’s elimination of rural routes. Currently, the municipality has addresses of Murillo, Kakabeka Falls, Rosslyn and Slate River.
Easter ballots

Easter ballots

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Thunder Bay is disappointed advance polling for the May 2 federal election has been scheduled throughout the Easter weekend, including on Good Friday.
Province may need to revisit foster care regulations for First Nation communities

Province may need to revisit foster care regulations for First Nation communities

Ontario’s Aboriginal advisor says the province may have to overlook some of its own regulations to keep displaced Aboriginal children in their own communities.

Time of use hydro bills coming this fall

City residents will have to start paying attention to the time of day they wash their clothes or run the dishwater.
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