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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..

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.

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.

THUNDER BAY – Firefighters have responded to reports of a fire at the local Bombardier plant Wednesday afternoon. Reports of a fire, followed by an evacuation of at least a section of the plant, came in before 3 p.m.

They’re by no means scientific. But three national poll aggregators suggest much tighter races in Northwestern Ontario than originally expected by many experts. Riding projections from threehundredeight.

Christy Radbourne reached a breaking point and decided she could no longer sit on the sidelines. That’s what compelled the elementary school principal to stand up as the Green Party candidate in Thunder Bay-Superior North.

THUNDER BAY – Liberal leader Justin Trudeau is scheduled to make a whistle stop in the city this weekend. Party sources confirmed to tbnewswatch.com Trudeau will visit the city on Saturday, with an event scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- The city thinks it needs around $22.5 million from taxpayers over the next three years. Council will hear Monday that an average of 4.2 per cent increase each year will be needed over next three years for its tax levy.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Media Release The Province is reminding Ontarians to stay out of caves, mines and other habitats for hibernating bats as winter approaches, and to report any instances of dead bats or bats flying outdoors du

As a woman with an extensive entrepreneurial background, there are only two issues Moe Comuzzi is worried about in this month’s federal election – jobs and the economy.