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From nude bathing to one-animal zoo, Boulevard Lake has its share of stories

From nude bathing to one-animal zoo, Boulevard Lake has its share of stories

People used to bathe nude in Boulevard Lake. A religious sect called the Doukhobors would use the lake and draw the attention of giggling local teens who would spy on them from the woods.
Speaker tells communities of environmental impacts of development

Speaker tells communities of environmental impacts of development

Henry Lickers knows a lot about collaboration. An environmental science officer from the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, a territory that includes both sides of the St.
Man accused of leading criminal organization granted bail

Man accused of leading criminal organization granted bail

THUNDER BAY -- A local man accused of heading a criminal organization has been released on bail. John Tsekouras, 38, has been charged with being the director of a criminal organization and trafficking cocaine and marijuana.

Firefighters turn heat up on safety

More and more residents are beginning to turn to home heating as temperatures continue to drop outside. That’s led local firefighters to begin reminding residents to make sure they are turning the heat on safely.

Syringe allegedly used in gas-station robbery attempt

Thunder Bay Police say they have a woman in custody in connection with an armed robbery at a Kakabeka Falls gas station. Police allege a 21-year-old woman entered the Shell station on Highway 11/17 on Monday night at about 5:30 p.m.
Almost there: Council hears updated on ReGen Med status

Almost there: Council hears updated on ReGen Med status

Officials with ReGen Med have asked for six more months and roughly $300,000 in order to make Canada’s only bone and tissue bank sustainable. City council received an update on the company’s operations at Monday night’s meeting.
Deadline looms: Council, residents discuss pending closure long-term care home

Deadline looms: Council, residents discuss pending closure long-term care home

City council wants to see the Revera Interim Long Term Care Home stay open. The long-term care facility is scheduled to close Oct.

Port Authority busy in September

THUNDER BAY – After a slow couple of months, the Thunder Bay Port Authority says local cargo numbers were back on the rise for September. Port officials are also saying there have been gains in every major category so far this year.

Police association to vote again on new shift proposal

THUNDER BAY – Uniformed city police officers are voting again on whether to adopt a major change in their shift schedule.
Preventing abuse: Nearly 1,000 area kids in foster care

Preventing abuse: Nearly 1,000 area kids in foster care

THUNDER BAY -- There are 900 children in care in this district between the city’s Children’s Aid Society and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
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