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Councillors quick to shut down idea for city toll roads

THUNDER BAY -- Councillors thought administration had better things to do than look into whether the city should try toll roads. The idea from Coun.
City council ratifies 2016 budget after adding more money for roads

City council ratifies 2016 budget after adding more money for roads

THUNDER BAY -- The city's 2016 budget is now official. Councillors ratified the budget Monday night, approving a 4.04 per cent tax levy increase, 2.1 per cent for existing taxpayers. While they started the night at a 3.
Westgate opens Wellness Room to foster mental health

Westgate opens Wellness Room to foster mental health

THUNDER BAY -- There are times when students just need to get a hold on their mental health and take a moment to chill.
Gary Lipinski announces retirement as Metis Nation of Ontario president

Gary Lipinski announces retirement as Metis Nation of Ontario president

The Metis Nation of Ontario president is retiring after eight years leading the organization. Gary Lipinski announced Monday he will not be seeking re-election in May to continue leading the MNO.
Warm temperatures close most city skating rinks; waterfront ice last one open

Warm temperatures close most city skating rinks; waterfront ice last one open

THUNDER BAY – The area’s first taste of spring has put an end to outdoor skating. An official announcement from the City of Thunder Bay was released Monday afternoon declaring that city-run outdoor skating rinks were officially closed.

Ontario showcasing mining industry at national prospectors and developers convention

Ontario is welcoming thousands of delegates attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada annual convention and promoting its position as Canada's leading mining jurisdiction.
Mobile screening coach temporarily out of service

Mobile screening coach temporarily out of service

(Thunder Bay, ON – March 7, 2016) Northwestern Ontario’s Screen for Life Coach will be out of service for an indefinite period of time following a collision while it was in the United States for warranty repair.
Tournament level hide and seek ends in arrest of driver

Tournament level hide and seek ends in arrest of driver

The following is a media release issued by the Thunder Bay Police Service Monday afternoon It all started on the 29th of February when officers got into a pursuit with a red Pontiac Sunfire.

Students kick off Nutrition Month with Great Big Crunch

Canadian Red Cross Society Student Nutrition Program coordinates The Great Big Crunch. On Thursday March 10, 2016 at 1:30, 27 Thunder Bay schools and nine district schools will be participating in the Great Big Crunch.
Kristmas miracle: Greenstone fundraises for first prosthetic-legged dog

Kristmas miracle: Greenstone fundraises for first prosthetic-legged dog

Greenstone is pouring its support into a prosthetic leg for a rescue dog named Kristmas. “Waterworks started as soon as I seen him,” said Luisa Wilson who has been rescuing dogs since 2011. “I saw his foot.
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