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Nipigon bridge to re-open fully in February

Nipigon bridge to re-open fully in February

The Ministry of Transportation is hoping to reopen the Nipigon River Bridge to two lanes by the end of February.

Adult whooping cough vaccination clinic set for Friday

Thunder Bay District Health Unit Media Update January 19, 2016 - In response to an influx of requests to the Health Unit for the whooping cough immunization, the Health Unit is offering a special drop-in clinic on Friday, January 22 for adults over 1

Highway crash traps Fort William First Nations, calls for alternate route renewed

Fort William First Nations Media Update (FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, ON) –Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 61 on the Kaministiquia River Bridge after an accident this morning with traffic halted on both sides, which left Fort William Fir

Kenora man arrested after string of break ins and thefts

OPP Media Update (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kenora Street Crime Unit with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FISU) and Kenora Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) have
Police operating costs would increase $1.2 million

Police operating costs would increase $1.2 million

THUNDER BAY – The city’s police service is proposing a 3.2 per cent increase to its operating budget. The Thunder Bay Police Service will present City Hall with a 2016 operating budget of $38.9 million on Feb. 17.
Inspired McCarville returns for another Tournament of Hearts run

Inspired McCarville returns for another Tournament of Hearts run

Sitting on the sidelines for two years was tough, says four-time Ontario women’s curling champion Krista McCarville.
Where will the money go? Council examines $2.5 million in grants

Where will the money go? Council examines $2.5 million in grants

THUNDER BAY -- About $2.5 million in grants is heading to city council Monday night.
Six in hospital after Kaministiquia River crash

Six in hospital after Kaministiquia River crash

THUNDER BAY -- Six people are in hospital after a three-vehicle collision on the Kaministiquia River Bridge. Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 61 after the crash at 8:16 Tuesday morning.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan suspends New Brunswick operation, cuts jobs

SUSSEX, N.B. - Amid weak global markets for fertilizer products, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan shut down its Picadilly mine in southern New Brunswick for an indefinite period Tuesday, eliminating up to 430 jobs.
Falling dollar could have impact on Blues Fest, local entertainment scene

Falling dollar could have impact on Blues Fest, local entertainment scene

There could be a decidedly more Canadian flavour to this year’s Thunder Bay Blues Festival, with the Canadian dollar in the tank.
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