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Thunder Bay palliative care nurse to join Order of Ontario

THUNDER BAY -- Palliative care pioneer and advocate for the rights of the dying Sue Bailey is being recognized with the province's highest honour. Sue Bailey was named among 25 inductees to the Order of Ontario on Friday.
Former girlfriend, mother testify as life of Jordan Wabasse examined at student inquest

Former girlfriend, mother testify as life of Jordan Wabasse examined at student inquest

THUNDER BAY – The former girlfriend of Jordan Wabasse said she doesn’t know why the 15-year-old would have been in the area of the James Street Swing Bridge on the night he was last seen.
Vaping a good thing if it can stop smoking, says pharmacist and quit coach

Vaping a good thing if it can stop smoking, says pharmacist and quit coach

THUNDER BAY -- For one local pharmacist and quit coach, if vaping can stop people from smoking it's a good thing.
Local pipeline protesters target minister’s office

Local pipeline protesters target minister’s office

THUNDER BAY -- The march to build and convert oil pipelines has continued under the fledgling Liberal government, despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign promise to change the environmental review process.
Pair of labs to stress test Nipigon River Bridge bolts

Pair of labs to stress test Nipigon River Bridge bolts

Two laboratories will test the bolts that failed to hold together the Nipigon River Bridge Sunday.

Flag lowered to honour sad anniversary for local police

THUNDER BAY -- A sad anniversary is being marked by the Thunder Bay Police Service. The flag at the Balmoral Police Station is flying at half-mast Friday in memory of Const. John Kusznier.

Community meeting takes closer look at historic trains, buses

The Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society and the Heritage Transportation Committee held a public meeting Thursday night to discuss the future options for the city's historic trains and buses. The meeting was held at the Unifor Hall.
Town mayor worries Pic River Bridge closure likely to repeat

Town mayor worries Pic River Bridge closure likely to repeat

A plow truck striking the Pic River Bridge bridge near Marathon on Thursday wasn’t the first such incident to close the TransCanada Highway and the nearby town’s mayor doesn’t believe it will be the last.

Manitouwadge man charged with sexual assault, interference against youths

A 73-year-old Manitouwadge man is in custody and charged with several sexual offences involving young victims.

Former Thunder Bay city councillor Lorne Allard dies at 84

Well-known Thunder Bay businessman and politician Lorne Allard has died at age 84. Allard served three terms on city council, representing Red River Ward from 1989 to 2000.
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