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Police make gunpoint arrests

Local police officers arrested two men at gunpoint Tuesday evening. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say officers were responding to a domestic dispute around 7:30 p.m.

Pair robs man at knifepoint

Police are looking for a man and a woman who robbed a man at knifepoint outside of a bank. Thunder Bay Police Service officers say the armed robbery took place outside of the Bank of Montreal on Red River Road just before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

New judge sworn in

Thunder Bay welcomed its newest judge to the bench Tuesday afternoon. Justice John Fregeau took the oath in front of a large crowd of family, friends and dignitaries at the Superior Court of Justice.
Scans unclear

Scans unclear

Eight Canadian cities can expect to see as many as 44 body scanners installed at its airports, but so far Thunder Bay officials haven’t received word that this area’s airport will be one of them.
Murder cases on hold

Murder cases on hold

A pair of murder suspects returned to the courtroom Tuesday to learn how the legal aid boycott by Ontario's criminal lawyers might impact their cases.

Police release holiday RIDE numbers

Local and area police concluded their festive RIDE campaigns, resulting in a number of drunk-driving charges in the Thunder Bay area.
Economic optimism

Economic optimism

The North has turned a corner economically, says a provincial minister. Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle spoke to the Port Arthur Rotary Club at the Prince Arthur Hotel on Tuesday.

Police searching for masked robber

Thunder Bay Police Service officers are investigating the robbery of a store in the Current River area. Police have released few details, but say a masked man entered Whitehead’s store on Shuniah Street just before 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Waterfront fight

Waterfront fight

Ceremonial shovels struck dirt at Thunder Bay’s waterfront in June, a ceremonial but significant step forward in the creation of Prince Arthur’s Landing.

Candidates emerging for municipal election

The next Municipal election will take place in November, but Monday was the first day for those wanting to run to file their nomination papers. Thunder Bay's longest serving City Councillor put his name back in the hat.
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