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College honours graduates of Grade 12 equivalency program

College honours graduates of Grade 12 equivalency program

THUNDER BAY -- Glenda Foster never thought she'd be back in the classroom. At the same job for 30 years, Foster thought at nearly 50 she'd retire there one day.

Gas price gaps at nearly 30-cents-a-litre in some parts of the city

THUNDER BAY -- As of Friday morning, the cost of filling up your gas tank could change dramatically depending on where you are in the city. According to the online gas price watchdog ontariogasprices.

Some city outdoor rinks open early due to cold weather

THUNDER BAY -- If you’ve been planning on taking your skates to the city’s outdoor rinks, than the recent cold weather may just help out. The cold days and nights mean that some outdoor rinks are ready ahead of schedule.

Improper disposal of ash from wood-burning appliance likely cause of garage fire

THUNDER BAY -- Investigators suspect the improper disposal of ash or charcoal is what led to a Thursday evening garage fire in Westfort. Firefighters with the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue were dispatched to East Mary Street at about 8:30 p.m.
Rafferty ready to defy NDP if long-gun legislation is reintroduced

Rafferty ready to defy NDP if long-gun legislation is reintroduced

THUNDER BAY -- The federal NDP has reignited the long-gun debate, which comes with the potential for new tensions between the party’s leadership and its local sitting member.
Police wrap up 2014 citizen survey

Police wrap up 2014 citizen survey

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s police force is done collecting data for its 2014 citizen survey. The Thunder Bay Police Service began collecting data online for its 2014 citizen survey in November.

Port expecting numbers not seen in a decade by end of the season

The port is expecting tonnage levels it hasn't seen in a decade by the end of the year.
U.S. consul general and mayor talk small business, cross border trade

U.S. consul general and mayor talk small business, cross border trade

THUNDER BAY -- As U.S. consul general, Jim Dickmeyer would love to see more foreign companies investing in his home country. But he also understands, at least when it comes to Canada, there’s an expectation jobs will flow the other direction.
New policy nixes school bus transportation during extreme cold

New policy nixes school bus transportation during extreme cold

THUNDER BAY -- There is a new school bus policy in place for cold winter temperatures in the city. If the temperature reaches -37 C at 5 a.m.
Prices at some area gas bars dip below dollar-a-litre

Prices at some area gas bars dip below dollar-a-litre

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ont. -- Motorists in search of relief at the pumps can find it a short drive away.
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