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Province on defensive after federal accusations of Ring of Fire inaction

The provincial and federal governments seem to be in a war of words over the Ring of Fire. Federal Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford (Con.

Nov 20, 2014 1:10 PM Read more >

Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy gets $10 million from province

THUNDER BAY -- The Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy received a $10-million investment to help prevent domestic violence, violence against Aboriginal women and improve overall health.

Nov 20, 2014 12:57 PM Read more >

Salvation Army iconic campaign returns with $175,000 target

THUNDER BAY -- The Salvation Army needs its kettles filled to keep helping those in need in this city.

Nov 20, 2014 12:08 PM Read more >

Support group Every Breath Counts brings sufferers of lung disease together

THUNDER BAY -- City residents suffering from lung disease came together Wednesday to talk about their shared experiences. Dozens of people attended the first meeting of Every Breath Counts, a new support group for people with lung disease.

Nov 20, 2014 11:15 AM Read more >

Education cuts have school board officials worried about possible school closures

THUNDER BAY – The director of education for the city’s Catholic school board knows changes are coming in wake of the announcement of planned funding cuts for education.

Nov 19, 2014 5:19 PM Read more >

Smoke-free advocates turn attention to apartments

THUNDER BAY -- Ontarians are now protected in public spaces from second-hand smoke but many remain unwillingly exposed in their own apartments and condominium units.

Nov 19, 2014 5:02 PM Read more >

Despite delays, cyclotron installation still expected to be on time: Research Institute

THUNDER BAY -- Despite being behind schedule, the cyclotron should still be up and running on time.

Nov 19, 2014 4:42 PM Read more >

Gun shots send Far North school into lockdown

ATTIWAPISKAT, Ont. -- A tense situation has come to an end in the remote community of Attiwapiskat First Nation.

Nov 19, 2014 3:43 PM Read more >

College gives local high school students a look inside

THUNDER BAY -- Hundreds of high school students packed the halls at Confederation College for the post-secondary institution’s annual Open House today.

Nov 19, 2014 3:40 PM Read more >

Woman arrested, charged in connection with drug-store robbery

THUNDER BAY -- City police have arrested a woman in connection with a recent pharmacy robbery. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say that at about 1 a.m.

Nov 19, 2014 2:31 PM Read more >