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'It's terrifying': Residents say they want trucks off Dawson and Arthur

'It's terrifying': Residents say they want trucks off Dawson and Arthur

Area residents tell council it's about time to consider a designated truck route.
Canada Games Complex reopened after closure due to forest fire smoke

Canada Games Complex reopened after closure due to forest fire smoke

Facilities were closed for several hours early Tuesday because some smoke had infiltrated indoors
Traffic signals coming to Arthur Street/Twin City Crossroad junction

Traffic signals coming to Arthur Street/Twin City Crossroad junction

'It's extremely dangerous to try to cross that highway' right now, mayor of Oliver Paipoonge said
Driver in fatal hit-and-run receives 7-year prison sentence

Driver in fatal hit-and-run receives 7-year prison sentence

'Such conduct will never be tolerated,' judge said in sentencing Jonathan Paypompee
Impaired driver arrested after vehicle flips on playfield

Impaired driver arrested after vehicle flips on playfield

Thunder Bay police took an 18-year-old into custody at the Current River Community Centre.
No drunk drivers found in hunting, fishing and traffic enforcement blitz

No drunk drivers found in hunting, fishing and traffic enforcement blitz

Close to 500 motor vehicles and vessels were inspected by officers from both agencies.
'Limit time outdoors': Wildfire smoke continues to smother the region

'Limit time outdoors': Wildfire smoke continues to smother the region

Several blazes in the Northwest and in the Prairies have led to air quality warnings.
Thunder Bay man charged with impaired driving after two complaints

Thunder Bay man charged with impaired driving after two complaints

Nipigon OPP stopped the vehicle on May 21 as it was heading eastbound from Shuniah.
New bill would give education minister more power over school boards

New bill would give education minister more power over school boards

Bill 33 went through its first reading on May 29, 2025, and is ordered for a second reading.
OPP request video in Greenstone death investigation

OPP request video in Greenstone death investigation

Police are also trying to locate a knife connected to an incident they responded to on May 15
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