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Thunder Bay was only choice for Reggie Bushie to receive high school education, inquest hears

THUNDER BAY – Reggie Bushie had no other option besides Thunder Bay to receive his education.

Nov 24, 2015 5:09 PM Read more >

City police dealing with spike in motor vehicle thefts

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Release The Thunder Bay Police Service has been seeing an increase in the number of property theft incidents including theft of vehicle, theft from vehicle and theft of property due to break and enter to homes, garage

Nov 24, 2015 4:12 PM Read more >

LU celebrates faculty accomplishments

Lakehead University News Release Lakehead University’s Report to the Community luncheon recognized the influential people and events from the last year and celebrated the University’s 50th anniversary.

Nov 24, 2015 3:43 PM Read more >

First ever Nokiiwin Health and Safety Conference focusing on awareness

The first ever Nokiiwin Health and Safety Conference is officially underway at the Victoria Inn. More than 80 people have registered for the two-day event. The conference includes a trade show and keynote speakers.

Nov 24, 2015 3:41 PM Read more >

First Nations get their say on proposed Energy East pipeline

THUNDER BAY -- First Nations throughout the Northwest are letting their voices be heard this week, during the National Energy Board's latest consultations on the proposed Energy East pipeline.

Nov 24, 2015 2:55 PM Read more >

City officially opens waterfront rink Tuesday

THUNDER BAY -- Skaters can now hit the ice on the waterfront. The city officially opened the rink at Prince Arthur's Landing Tuesday morning, a week later than they'd hoped but only one day later than last year.

Nov 24, 2015 2:01 PM Read more >

North Star Air to add three more flight services, routes to network

Nibinamik First Nation Media Release THUNDER BAY, ON – North Star Air announced that starting Dec. 1, 2015 it would expand its coverage in the North by adding 3 more Flex Flight services and routes to its network.

Nov 24, 2015 1:45 PM Read more >

Council approves $240,000 for Tournament Centre repairs

THUNDER BAY – City council has approved $240,000 from the Tournament Centre reserve fund. Council made the decision at Monday night’s regular scheduled meeting at city hall. The money will go toward roof repairs and boiler replacement.

Nov 24, 2015 11:58 AM Read more >

Proposed DSSAB budget at $89 million, up $3 million from last year

THUNDER BAY – The local social services board's proposed budget is up more than $3 million from last year but only around $114,000 would come from its members. With a total of $89.

Nov 24, 2015 11:05 AM Read more >

City council backs provincial proposal to bring back spring bear hunt

THUNDER BAY -- The city wants to see an expanded spring bear hunt in the region. City council overwhelmingly voted Monday night to show support for the province's proposal to expand a spring hunt across Ontario for a five-year pilot project.

Nov 23, 2015 10:29 PM Read more >