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Community stepping up as city prepares for potential arrival of Syrian refugees

Community stepping up as city prepares for potential arrival of Syrian refugees

THUNDER BAY – As the city plans for the potential arrival of refugees, residents are stepping up to welcome them with open arms.

Organizers ask people to bring silver bells for Christmas parade

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay Rotary clubs are gearing up for the annual Christmas parade, which hits the streets Saturday morning. This will be the 25th annual Christmas parade. Organizers are inviting people out for all the fun.

Chamber, First Nations head to British Columbia community

THUNDER BAY -- The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is leading a trade mission to the Osoyoos First Nation in British Columbia. The chamber and a dozen local business and First Nation representatives are taking part in the two-day trip next week..

Inquest hears from best friend of Curran Strang

THUNDER BAY -- There was more emotional testimony at the Thunder Bay courthouse Friday, during the inquest into the deaths of seven First Nation students. Friday morning the jury heard from the best friend of 18-year-old Curran Strang.
College may make powwow an annual tradition at campus

College may make powwow an annual tradition at campus

After a 10-year absence at Confederation College, it appears a powwow could become an annual tradition at the Thunder Bay school.
Kidnappings, increasing violence forces family on seven-year journey to Thunder Bay

Kidnappings, increasing violence forces family on seven-year journey to Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – In the time it took to fetch a glass of water, the Aboodi family became convinced they had no other choice but to flee their homes in Iraq.
Pair face several charges in Kenora after drugs, stolen property found

Pair face several charges in Kenora after drugs, stolen property found

OPP media release follows: On November 18, 2015 at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint regarding property damage and items stolen from a business in Keewatin.
NOHFC to spend $11 million this year for Northern internship program

NOHFC to spend $11 million this year for Northern internship program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is renewing its commitment to subsidize internships that will give those looking for their first job a foot in the door while allowing them to keep both feet in the region.

Kidney cancer expert shares hopeful new research

Thunder Bay Reginoal Health Sciences Centre Media Release (Thunder Bay – Thursday November 19, 2015) – Dr.

UPATE: Teen taken to hospital after crashing into hydro pole Thursday night

THUNDER BAY - An 18-year-old man had to be extricated from his pickup truck after crashing into a hydro pole on Golf Links Road Thursday night.
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