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Ontario towns and cities that pay for OPP service are watching the latest contract negotiations very closely to see if the province can avoid years-of-service bonuses that communities say are becoming difficult to afford.

The Thunder Bay Police are currently investigating an arson that occurred over the weekend. Just after 12:30 a.m.

THUNDER BAY – As many as four vehicles, including a motor cycle, were involved in a collision on the Thunder Bay Expressway Monday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY – The province will cover nearly 90 per cent of the capital costs for the St. Joseph’s Hospital new east wing. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced her government is spending up to $47.

THUNDER BAY – A city man arrested last year following a child pornography bust has been cleared of all charges. Jason Caron, 36, was charged in August 2014 as part of a province-wide sweep.

OPP News Release (RED LAKE, ON) – With the arrival of warm summer weather, the Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind pet owners that a hot vehicle is no place for a pet.

OPP News Release (RED LAKE, ON.) – On June 12, 2015 at approximately 10:54 PM, Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to a mischief on Lassie Road in Balmertown within the Municipality of Red Lake.

THUNDER BAY – Ontario Premier Kathleen will appear at the St. Joseph’s Hospital this morning for a ground-breaking ceremony. The premier is in this city to celebrate MPP Michael Gravelle’s 20th anniversary of public service.

Thunder Bay Police Service news release Social media saves the day Early this morning, a concerned citizen called police after he found a dog that was wondering the streets alone.

THUNDER BAY – A taxi driver was forced to lock himself in his own cab for safety after being ambushed by a man with a knife Sunday night. Thunder Bay Police Service officers say they arrested a 20-year-old man following the 11 p.m. incident.