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Social housing policy bans smoking, limits pet ownership

THUNDER BAY – New policies for city social housing will prohibit smoking and limit the number of pets a tenant can own. The Thunder Bay District Social Services Board recently announced it had approved both policies.

Jun 28, 2015 1:23 PM Read more >

Children’s Centre serving more than ever before

THUNDER BAY -- The head of Children's Centre Thunder Bay says the organization is serving more people than ever, and the group has undergone restructuring to service that growth.

Jun 28, 2015 1:18 PM Read more >

Humane Society cuts adoption rates in half this week

Spring fever has hit the animal kingdom and it has left the humane society feeling the summer heat. To cope with the seasonal rush of births, The Thunder Bay and District Humane Society is cutting adoption fees in half this week.

Jun 28, 2015 1:17 PM Read more >

Speed a major contributor to roadway deaths on Canada Day week: OPP

OPP News Release (ORILLIA, ON) – With 129 road deaths recorded on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads so far this year (the most recent still under investigation), the OPP is reporting that speed-related deaths currently lead the ot

Jun 28, 2015 12:56 PM Read more >

Women once trapped within Hutterite community share their tale of escape

Nearly a decade after she escaped life in a Hutterite colony, Sheryl Waldner feels called to put down roots in Thunder Bay. Waldner and her sister Darlene thought they'd grown up shy. They weren't allowed to sing, travel or pursue education.

Jun 28, 2015 12:13 PM Read more >

Lakehead University, hundreds of students celebrate and learn Aboriginal heritage

THUNDER BAY -- Lakehead University hosted a number of activities this past week in celebration of National Aboriginal Day. About 600 students from 18 different schools around the city took part.

Jun 28, 2015 12:01 PM Read more >

Annual powwow honours, celebrates women (7 PHOTOS)

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATIONS, Ont. – Women were the centrepiece of a weekend powwow in this Northwestern Ontario community.

Jun 28, 2015 11:36 AM Read more >

Sleepy driver sends car into Current River

THUNDER BAY – A nap behind the wheel is what police believe led to a car being driven into the Current River. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say a 23-year-old city man now faces charges of driving while suspended and careless driving.

Jun 28, 2015 11:27 AM Read more >

Fort William FN delegates to attend first-ever powwow in China

A Fort William First Nation dancer has been chosen among local delegates to participate in the first-ever powwow on the Great Wall of China. Bess Ann Legarde will be one of 10 First Nations dancers hoping to travel to Jiaozou in August.

Jun 27, 2015 6:32 PM Read more >

Kenora NDP candidate promises fresh approach to First Nations

Howard Hampton is officially returning to politics, promising to improve the beleaguered relationship between Canada and First Nations.

Jun 27, 2015 4:51 PM Read more >