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Respected local activist honoured with Ilkka T. Ovaska Award

One of Thunder Bay's most respected community activists was honoured Tuesday evening as Bay Credit Union awarded its 10th annual Ilkka T. Ovaska Award. The award is meant to recognize community members who promote social responsibility.
United Way of Thunder Bay says fundraising sluggish, might not reach goal

United Way of Thunder Bay says fundraising sluggish, might not reach goal

The United Way of Thunder Bay is feeling the pinch.
Toy Mountain campaign back for another Christmas season

Toy Mountain campaign back for another Christmas season

The Cranton Wellness Centre is trying to move mountains – of toys. The Memorial Avenue medical facility on Wednesday launched its 11th annual Toy Mountain campaign, setting a goal of collecting at least 401 toys in 2015.

First step taken toward Ring of Fire railway

THUNDER BAY – A Ring of Fire stakeholder is taking the first steps towards constructing a rail line to reach the remote and potentially lucrative mining development.
More Aboriginal people murdered in Thunder Bay than any other Canadian city excluding Winnipeg: StatsCan

More Aboriginal people murdered in Thunder Bay than any other Canadian city excluding Winnipeg: StatsCan

THUNDER BAY – This city recorded the second highest number of Aboriginal people murdered of any Canadian metropolitan area over 100,000 people last year.
Area gas prices free falling, but not at local pumps

Area gas prices free falling, but not at local pumps

THUNDER BAY -- Gas prices are holding steady in the city, despite an apparent freefall at gas bars in Fort William First Nations. According to recent reports from Ontariogasprices.
Section of Highway 11 closed following collision involving train

Section of Highway 11 closed following collision involving train

OPP Media Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) - On November 25, 2015 at 7:28 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a train collision at Kings Highway 11 in the Township of Chapple

SAFE offers help with smoke, CO detectors

City of Thunder Bay Media Release Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Union Gas and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council have teamed up through Project Zero to launch Thunder Bay Fire Rescue’s SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone).
Impaired driver crashes on highway, blocks traffic

Impaired driver crashes on highway, blocks traffic

OPP News Release (DRYDEN, ON) – On Monday November 23, 2015 just before 5pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden detachment were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 Docker Township blocking both lanes closing Hi

Ontario, correction workers union reach tentative deal

The Ontario government has reached a tentative contract agreement with the union representing workers at correctional institutions. The three-year agreement with OPSEU will not add to government expenditures as it battles to balance its books.
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