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Natural gas to cost $10M more in 2017: Chamber

Natural gas to cost $10M more in 2017: Chamber

Chamber of Commerce organizations across the province are sounding the alarm about what they see as serious fiscal consequences to the province's planned cap-and-trade system
Christmas Day surprise: 30-to-40 cm of snow

Christmas Day surprise: 30-to-40 cm of snow

A Christmas winter storm heading to Thunder Bay could bring with it up to 40 centimeters of snow, cold air and strong winds.
Dispensing Health: Dealing with the overdose problem

Dispensing Health: Dealing with the overdose problem

Did you know? Overdose due to medications is a leading cause of death worldwide. Thunder Bay and surrounding area has the highest overdose rate in Ontario, with 13.9 deaths per 100,000 people.
Year in Review: May

Year in Review: May

Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation arrived in Thunder Bay, while firefighters from the city headed west to battle the Fort MacMurray blaze.
Kettle campaign $25,000 short with 2 days to go

Kettle campaign $25,000 short with 2 days to go

The Kettle campaign is $25,000 short of their target with only two days left in the campaign.
Matawa hopeful over 'essential' broadband decision

Matawa hopeful over 'essential' broadband decision

Broadband Internet was declared a basic telecommunications service on Wednesday and the leaders of Matawa First Nations are "shovel ready" to bring it to their communities for the first time.
Hajdu responds to criticism of $1.1M office build

Hajdu responds to criticism of $1.1M office build

Minister of Status of Women says it's important to work closely with ministry staff, hence a decision to spend $700,000 more on office space than another less expensive option across the street.
Airport expects busiest December on record

Airport expects busiest December on record

Thunder Bay Airport trying to make holiday travel a little less stressful with helpful online tools.
Toys for Tots celebrates job well done

Toys for Tots celebrates job well done

The annual toy drive raised nearly $154,000, which will be used to help bring Christmas to children across city.
Transport driver extracted after truck leaves highway

Transport driver extracted after truck leaves highway

A transport truck driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance after his vehicle veered off of Highway 61 and into the trees along the roadside.
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