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OPP stepping up traffic enforcement next week

OPP News Release (Sioux Lookout, ON) The 2015 Canada Road Safety Week starts May 12 at and ends May 18. It is an enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures and ultimately, to save lives.

Power restored for Northwood neighbourhood (UPDATE)

UPDATE: Power has been restored to Northwood hydro customers. Below is the original news story about the Friday morning power outage. THUNDER BAY – A section of Northwood has been struck by a small but prolonged power outage.

New at SilverCity this week

Each week, tbnewswatch.com will let you know about the new movies arriving at SilverCity Cinemas.

RFDA expanding to more northern communities

THUNDER BAY -- Expanding to more northern communities is in the cards for the Regional Food Distribution Association.

Flu season went better than expected this year health unit says

THUNDER BAY -- After concerns earlier this year about a mismatched vaccine, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, is reporting a better than expected season for the flu in this region.
Rural Health Fair stressed importance of emergency preparedness

Rural Health Fair stressed importance of emergency preparedness

Living on a dairy farm well outside the city limits, Christina Mol says it pays to be ready for anything, When the power goes out or an ice storm hits, having extra supplies on hand can be a lifesaver, especially if travelling into town isn’t a

Plans to bury high-level nuclear waste in Northern Ontario still ongoing

An Environmental Assessment that endorses burying nuclear waste in southeastern Ontario will not have an impact on the potential plans to bury used nuclear fuel in Northern Ontario.
Hard times: Survey ranks city 68th of 95 hardest places to live in Canada

Hard times: Survey ranks city 68th of 95 hardest places to live in Canada

THUNDER BAY – This city isn't the hardest place in the country to live, but it's not even close to easy. That's according to a Mowat Centre study that ranks the district 68 out of 95 for hardest places to live in Canada.
Fatal stabbing case that claimed life of Adam Beaver heading to trial

Fatal stabbing case that claimed life of Adam Beaver heading to trial

THUNDER BAY -- A local man has been committed to stand trial for murder in connection with what police say was a fatal stabbing.
City looks to public for submission to Women's History Month online exhibit

City looks to public for submission to Women's History Month online exhibit

THUNDER BAY -- The city is looking to honour women who have made contributions to the community and needs the public's help.
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