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Weather delays have pushed back the start of construction on the Harbour Expressway between Highway 11/17 and Golf Links Road. The three-phase project was originally scheduled to begin Monday morning.

THUNDER BAY – The president of the Northern Policy Institute says it’s time the federal government starts paying more attention to Ontario.

A shipment of wind-turbine parts is expected to intermittently interrupt traffic along the Harbour Expressway over the next few days. Thunder Bay Police Traffic Sgt.

According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Thunder Bay will see a slight decrease in new home construction this year. But the organizations’ spring housing outlook indicates the city could rebound in 2016.

THUNDER BAY – Warm temperatures, clear skies and breezy winds make a perfect day for kite flying. That was the case for thousands of people, who attended the city’s 35th annual Kite Festival at Chippewa Park on Sunday.

THUNDER BAY – Bob Larocque knows about the physical, emotional and financial costs of multiple sclerosis.

For the second time in the past number of weeks, talks between the province and public high school teachers have hit a roadblock.

THUNDER BAY – Even though they’re often taken for granted, trees can have many benefits in community neighbourhoods.

Media release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry: It was a busy day for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program in the Northwest Region.

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. - A forest fire has resulted in the closure of Highway 516. The highway was closed 12 kilometres from Sioux Lookout late Saturday afternoon as a result of a wildfire in the area.