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Hyer expresses concerns about Harper government's plans to expand ISIL mission

THUNDER BAY – A city MP admits he is “dubious” of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s proposal to expand and extend Canada’s role in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Mar 24, 2015 1:08 PM Read more >

Rotary Club House Lottery set for 29th year

Robert Hookham says buying a ticket for the 29th annual Rotary House Lottery is not about winning a new home.

Mar 24, 2015 12:33 PM Read more >

Council by Tweets: March 23

View the slideshow below to see how council unfolded via the tweets of our council reporters and some residents who followed along. To join the conversation, use hashtag #tbcc during any regular scheduled council meeting.

Mar 24, 2015 8:41 AM Read more >

City wants to ban bottled water at municipal events by next year

THUNDER BAY -- The city is looking to be blue by next year.

Mar 23, 2015 11:35 PM Read more >

City councillors put their questions forward on the proposed event centre before a special meeting later this week

THUNDER BAY -- The city's administration will have a lot of questions to answer Thursday about the proposed event centre but thinks it's up to the task.

Mar 23, 2015 11:12 PM Read more >

City police asking anyone victimized by racist Facebook page to come forward

THUNDER BAY -- City police are calling a racist Facebook page disgusting.

Mar 23, 2015 5:16 PM Read more >

Police issue 123 traffic tickets during weekend enforcement blitz

THUNDER BAY – City police had a busy end to the spring break, handing out more than 100 traffic tickets this past weekend. Thunder Bay Police Service officers issued a total of 123 tickets, 65 for speeding during enforcement blitzes.

Mar 23, 2015 5:03 PM Read more >

Councillor intends to vote against project; vocal opponent holds rally to speak against funding estimates

THUNDER BAY – A veteran city councillor said unless new information is presented, she will not be supporting the proposed event centre under the current funding formula. Coun.

Mar 23, 2015 4:36 PM Read more >

Noront president doesn't rule out ferrachrome smelter for Thunder Bay

The president and CEO of Noront Resources is not ruling out a ferrachrome smelter landing in Thunder Bay.

Mar 23, 2015 2:36 PM Read more >

Local mining expert says Noront's Ring of Fire deal a great sign

A Thunder Bay mining expert is optimistic Noront Resources’ $20-million deal to acquire Ring of Fire claims from Cliffs Natural Resources is a step in the right direction.

Mar 23, 2015 12:37 PM Read more >