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Gas leak forces evacuation of HMCS Griffon

A Thunder Bay Fire Rescue platoon chief said a small gas leak was the reason behind a precautionary evacuation at HMCS Griffon on Wednesday morning. No one was hurt in the incident and employees were allowed to return to work within an hour.
Distracted driving poised to surpass impaired driving as leading cause of fatal crashes again: OPP

Distracted driving poised to surpass impaired driving as leading cause of fatal crashes again: OPP

THUNDER BAY -- Distracted driving is being blamed for at least 12 fatal crashes on Ontario roadways this year. According to statistics provided by the OPP, there have been 51 reported fatal crashes in this province.
Council decision could pave way for Wacky Wings at site of former Prosvita

Council decision could pave way for Wacky Wings at site of former Prosvita

THUNDER BAY -- Council ccould decide Monday to allow the former Port Arthur Prosvita to become a chain restaurant.
Blues Fest lineup has something for everyone

Blues Fest lineup has something for everyone

Paul Rodgers will have anything but bad company surrounding him when he takes the stage on July 6 to close out the 14th edition of the Thunder Bay Blues Festival.

Firefighters snuff out mysterious vehicle fire on access road near Swing Bridge

THUNDER BAY -- Firefighters responded to reports of a fire near the James Street Swing Bridge Wednesday morning. After searching for the fire at about 6 a.m.
City residents enjoy spring temperatures after freezing February

City residents enjoy spring temperatures after freezing February

THUNDER BAY -- Sunny skies and warm temperatures made it a great day to be outside. “The weather we’ve had today has been absolutely wonderful.
Deputy fire chief says plans in place to handle potential rail emergency

Deputy fire chief says plans in place to handle potential rail emergency

THUNDER BAY -- City officials insists they are prepared to handle any potential emergency, including a significant train derailment.
Paterson Foundation wants community to match its donation as cyclotron opens

Paterson Foundation wants community to match its donation as cyclotron opens

THUNDER BAY -- The opening of the long-awaited cyclotron is coming with a challenge to the community.
Nearly three years after the May 28 flood damage continues to be repaired at the Atlantic Avenue Sewage Treatment Plant

Nearly three years after the May 28 flood damage continues to be repaired at the Atlantic Avenue Sewage Treatment Plant

THUNDER BAY -- Nearly three years after a flood hit the city, damage continues to be repaired at the local sewage plant.
Ontario Regional Chief offers sharp criticism of oil transportation practices

Ontario Regional Chief offers sharp criticism of oil transportation practices

THUNDER BAY – In wake of a third train derailment in Northern Ontario in less than a month, the Ontario Regional Chief is sounding the alarm over how oil is transported in the country.
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