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Council in Brief: Jan. 17

Thunder Bay's city council supports tiny homes initiative, appoints inaugural community safety and well-being committee.

Jan 18, 2022 6:18 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay building contractor Tom Jones has passed away

Tom Jones Corporation has constructed numerous high-profile buildings

Jan 18, 2022 5:10 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay hospital raises its COVID-19 response level

New measures include testing all new admissions for the virus

Jan 18, 2022 4:58 PM Read more >

Ontario colleges request a forced contract vote by faculty

OPSEU is urging its members to turn down the colleges' offer.

Jan 18, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

TBPS on track to complete 80 per cent of OIPRD recommendations by the spring

The Office of the Independent Police Review Board handed down 44 recommendations to the Thunder Bay Police Service in December 2018 after its report found system racism at an institutional level in the service.

Jan 18, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Gary Lamont to be released under condition of house arrest

Lamont is charged with one count of sexual assault and he was previously sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges in 2016.

Jan 18, 2022 3:50 PM Read more >

City grants in-principle support to Matawa tiny homes project

Resolution doesn't tie city to fund six-home project, but councillors express support.

Jan 18, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway 17 closed between Ignace and Manitoba

The closure is due to weather conditions

Jan 18, 2022 3:05 PM Read more >

Woodcrest Road Bridge closed until further notice

City officials say a detour route is available at Goods Road, off of Belrose Road.

Jan 18, 2022 3:04 PM Read more >

An electricity rate cut takes effect today in Ontario

The off-peak hydro rate is in effect for the next 21 days.

Jan 18, 2022 1:26 PM Read more >