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Premature death much more likely in this region, health report finds

Premature death much more likely in this region, health report finds

THUNDER BAY – People living in Northwestern Ontario are more likely to die sooner than in other parts of the province while having more difficulty accessing health care.
Inquest into student deaths takes two-week hiatus

Inquest into student deaths takes two-week hiatus

THUNDER BAY – The coroner’s inquest examining the deaths of seven students attending school from remote First Nations is taking a nearly two-week break. The inquest, which has sat through seven days of proceedings since beginning on Oct.
Candidate Profile: Rusnak inspired to ‘fight for the little guy’

Candidate Profile: Rusnak inspired to ‘fight for the little guy’

When Don Rusnak came home to support his father through cancer in 2008, the economic health of his childhood Westfort neighbourhood was gone.

Animal services to reduce adoption fees for cats Oct. 17

October 15, 2015 – Feral (or community) cats are homeless, not hopeless. On Oct. 17, from 12 until 4 pm, a celebration will take place at Animal Services in honour of National Feral Cat Day and from now until Oct.

Police fish out stolen vehicle from lake, Winnipeg man charged

OPP Media Release (KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Winnipeg man following the discovery of a submerged vehicle at a public boat launch.

Diversity breakfast to feature Stephen Lewis, tickets on sale now

Thunder Bay anti-racism officials are preparing to celebrate their work in breaking down barriers at the 10th annual Diversity Breakfast.
First Nations chiefs urge members to vote in upcoming federal election

First Nations chiefs urge members to vote in upcoming federal election

THUNDER BAY – First Nations chiefs are stressing the importance in making their voices heard on Oct. 19.
Employees at Bombardier evacuated after a small fire broke out at the local plant

Employees at Bombardier evacuated after a small fire broke out at the local plant

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay's Bombardier plant was forced to evacuate its employees Wednesday afternoon, after a fire broke out inside the facility. The call came in at around 3 p.m..
Candidate Profile: Rafferty looks to pick up where he left off on the Hill

Candidate Profile: Rafferty looks to pick up where he left off on the Hill

John Rafferty says he has a lot of work left to do on Parliament Hill. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River NDP MP since 2007, Rafferty said one of the reasons he's running again is to make sure there's a consistent voice for his riding in Ottawa.
Police firearm reported stolen has been located

Police firearm reported stolen has been located

Thunder Bay Police Service Media Release The stolen police firearm has been recovered. A third party turned the weapon along with one magazine into a local attorney this afternoon. Police were then notified.
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