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THUNDER BAY - On May 14, 2016 at 1:30 a.m. Thunder Bay Police responded to 863 Red River Road "The Bar" for a fight. One 27 year old male was taken to the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with a slash from an unknown object.

THUNDER BAY - On May 14, 2016 at 2:53 a.m. Thunder Bay Police Officers responded to a stabbing at a north side residence. An altercation occurred between a 31 year old male and a 31 year old female who are in a relationship.

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $19.1 million in 2016 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work and streetlight renewal.

Ontario introduced legislation today that would, if passed, strengthen the requirements to obtain exemptions for mandatory school vaccines and improve how these vaccines are reported.

THUNDER BAY - Curbside collection of leaf and yard waste was delayed due to the late arrival of spring. Collection will take place between Tuesday, May 17 and Friday, May 27 on residents’ regular recycling day during that two-week-period.

A boil-water advisory issued for up to 11,000 households in Thunder Bay will continue until repairs are completed to the Chamberlain Street pumping station.

THUNDER BAY – David Wilson was overwhelmed with homicidal urges and was in a psychotic state when he fatally stabbed Robert Barbeau, testified a psychiatrist who examined the accused murderer in the months immediately following the killing.

THUNDER BAY -- Reduced load restrictions implemented on March 11 within the city will be lifted on Monday at 8 a.m. Restrictions are put in place annually to protect city roads from damage during the spring thaw.

Thunder Bay can fight its ongoing crime issues so long as it is willing to look beyond handcuffs. “You just can’t arrest your way out of these problems,” said Dr.

THUNDER BAY -- Necessities are so scarce in Fort McMurray, Alta. that some evacuees have taken to sharing toothbrushes.