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Radon workshop aims to spread awareness about gas' risks

Radon workshop aims to spread awareness about gas' risks THUNDER BAY -- It's invisible, odourless, and according to the World Health Organization it is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Federal government gives remote community $12M for generating station upgrade

Federal government gives remote community $12M for generating station upgrade THUNDER BAY -- The remote community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation is getting a major upgrade to its diesel generating station.
Province on defensive after federal accusations of Ring of Fire inaction

Province on defensive after federal accusations of Ring of Fire inaction

The provincial and federal governments seem to be in a war of words over the Ring of Fire. Federal Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford (Con.
Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy gets $10 million from province

Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy gets $10 million from province

THUNDER BAY -- The Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy received a $10-million investment to help prevent domestic violence, violence against Aboriginal women and improve overall health.
Salvation Army iconic campaign returns with $175,000 target

Salvation Army iconic campaign returns with $175,000 target

THUNDER BAY -- The Salvation Army needs its kettles filled to keep helping those in need in this city.

Support group Every Breath Counts brings sufferers of lung disease together

THUNDER BAY -- City residents suffering from lung disease came together Wednesday to talk about their shared experiences. Dozens of people attended the first meeting of Every Breath Counts, a new support group for people with lung disease.
Education cuts have school board officials worried about possible school closures

Education cuts have school board officials worried about possible school closures

THUNDER BAY – The director of education for the city’s Catholic school board knows changes are coming in wake of the announcement of planned funding cuts for education.
Smoke-free advocates turn attention to apartments

Smoke-free advocates turn attention to apartments

THUNDER BAY -- Ontarians are now protected in public spaces from second-hand smoke but many remain unwillingly exposed in their own apartments and condominium units.
Despite delays, cyclotron installation still expected to be on time: Research Institute

Despite delays, cyclotron installation still expected to be on time: Research Institute

THUNDER BAY -- Despite being behind schedule, the cyclotron should still be up and running on time.

Gun shots send Far North school into lockdown

ATTIWAPISKAT, Ont. -- A tense situation has come to an end in the remote community of Attiwapiskat First Nation.
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