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UPDATE: Police surround south-side home, say 55-year-old man with access to weapons involved (8 PHOTOS)

UPDATE: Police surround south-side home, say 55-year-old man with access to weapons involved (8 PHOTOS)

THUNDER BAY-- Police have a south side home surrounded and nearby streets barricaded. In a release issued early Wednesday morning, police say the incident, which appears to have started around 10:30 p.m.
Chamber finds potential for Thunder Bay in federal budget

Chamber finds potential for Thunder Bay in federal budget

THUNDER BAY -- There could be a lot in the Liberal government's first federal budget for Northern Ontario but only time will tell. The budget projects a $29.4 billion deficit next year, with no sign of surplus through 2021.

UPDATE: City pulls council remuneration report, says original numbers presented were wrong

THUNDR BAY --- City hall has pulled a report detailing council remuneration for 2015, stating the numbers it presented were inaccurate. A corrected report is expected to go before council in two weeks. This past Friday tbnewswatch.
Rotary Club house draw has raised millions over the years (16 PHOTOS)

Rotary Club house draw has raised millions over the years (16 PHOTOS)

THUNDER BAY -- In 30 years, the Fort William Rotary House Lottery has given millions of dollars back to the community.
Police officer of stolen hand gun makes first court appearance since being charged

Police officer of stolen hand gun makes first court appearance since being charged

THUNDER BAY – A city police officer charged after a prohibited firearm was stolen from his vehicle last year made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. Thunder Bay Police Service Sgt.

Tax returns of working poor contribute $800K to local economy annually

The local economy is $800,000 richer every year thanks to the tax returns of Thunder Bay’s working poor.
Former UN ambassador eager to see federal budget, its implications for First Nations

Former UN ambassador eager to see federal budget, its implications for First Nations

Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations is eager to see what Tuesday’s federal budget will hold for the human rights of Northern Ontario’s First Nations.
Who is less likely to buckle up on Ontario roads?

Who is less likely to buckle up on Ontario roads?

OPP Conduct Easter Long Weekend Spring Seat Belt Campaign (March 25-28) (ORILLIA, ON) – A close look at seat belt-related road deaths on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads in recent years suggest that males place far less importanc
Health career paths fast tracked for area First Nations youth

Health career paths fast tracked for area First Nations youth

THUNDER BAY -- The region's on-reserve youth are poised to play a larger role in caring for Thunder Bay's aging population following an announcement that will fast track their health industry certifications.
UPDATE: Human remains discovered belong to missing teen, OPP confirm

UPDATE: Human remains discovered belong to missing teen, OPP confirm

KENORA, Ont. - A body found Tuesday morning has been identified as 16-year-old Delaine Copenace, who had been missing since late February. Kenora municipal workers discovered the human remains shortly after 8 a.m.
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