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Suspect in custody after Wednesday night stabbing

Suspect in custody after Wednesday night stabbing

A 24-year-old man is in hospital Thursday morning after an evening stabbing at a South May Street address. Police say at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday they were called to the residence, where they found a 24-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.
Crime prevention council examines relationship between crime and drug abuse

Crime prevention council examines relationship between crime and drug abuse

Drugs and crime go hand in hand, says the city’s crime prevention council co-ordinator.
Fighting drug abuse

Fighting drug abuse

The city is looking to kick its drug abuse problems by attacking the root causes.
Waiting numbers

Waiting numbers

Gridlock conditions at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre mean longer waits for some patients in the hospital’s emergency department.
Tournament of Hope

Tournament of Hope

An all-female curling tournament has helped keep cancer victims close to home. Thanks to funds raised through the Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic, The Linda Buchan Centre can now provide breast MRI scans at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

City appeals judge’s decision in Horizon case

As expected, the city has launched its appeal of last month's court ruling regarding Horizon Wind Inc. Back on Jan.

Three people arrested after mini Nipigon crime spree

Three people are in custody following a small crime spree in the Nipigon area. It started Tuesday morning with a report of stolen gas from the Gravel River Resort.
Water rates to continue rising for next three years

Water rates to continue rising for next three years

Already facing a 14.3 per cent increase to pay for water and wastewater, city taxpayers could also be looking at hefty increases in 2012 and 2013. The money is needed to balance out a $10.
'Ticking time bomb'

'Ticking time bomb'

Coun. Mark Bentz calls the city’s annual $15 million infrastructure deficit a “ticking time bomb.
Average homeowner could see about a $40 increase in municipal taxes

Average homeowner could see about a $40 increase in municipal taxes

Based on the city’s preliminary budget, the average Thunder Bay homeowner can expect to pay about $40 more a year in municipal taxes in 2011. However, increased water and wastewater increases of 14.
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