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Crash takes down pole, blocks intersection

Crash takes down pole, blocks intersection

THUNDER BAY –Traffic at a busy intersection was disrupted Sunday afternoon after a car knocked a light stand into the middle of the road.
Firefighters tackle overnight blaze

Firefighters tackle overnight blaze

THUNDER BAY -- An overnight blaze has caused extensive damage to a north side residential garage. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to calls to the fire on College Street shortly before 9 p.m.
Annual event uses local authors, performers to highlight importance of literacy

Annual event uses local authors, performers to highlight importance of literacy

THUNDER BAY -- Paul Bachmeier knows things have changed in classrooms now from when he was a student.

Contract talks for workers at Dryden's Domtar mill hit roadblock

DRYDEN, Ont. – Contract talks for more than 500 employees at the Domtar mill have broken down. A media release by Unifor says recent talks between the company and union officials for workers at the Dryden mill have now “hit an impasse.
Council to review proposed vacancy policy at Monday meeting

Council to review proposed vacancy policy at Monday meeting

THUNDER BAY -- Iain Angus will be surprised if his colleagues don't support a vacancy policy Monday night.
Quilt created to provide education about human rights

Quilt created to provide education about human rights

THUNDER BAY -- Drawing on their collective paths, a group of transplanted First Nation elders set out to teach the younger generation about human rights, using a quilt as their canvas.

Rafferty named NDP's pension critic

John Rafferty has a new role in the House of Commons. The NDP MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River on Friday was named his party’s official opposition critic for pensions. In a release, Rafferty said he was proud to take over the responsibility.
Region’s hospital facing deficit, St. Joseph’s Care Group expects surplus

Region’s hospital facing deficit, St. Joseph’s Care Group expects surplus

THUNDER BAY -- While the regional hospital is projecting a $5 million deficit, St. Joseph’s Care Group is expecting to see a surplus at the end of its fiscal year. Last March, St.
City must focus on race relations despite Winnipeg receiving infamous title: Hannam

City must focus on race relations despite Winnipeg receiving infamous title: Hannam

THUNDER BAY-- Thunder Bay’s city clerk hopes a recent article highlighting racism in Winnipeg doesn't make people in Thunder Bay complacent about this city's challenges.
Warm January weather has city crews fighting puddles

Warm January weather has city crews fighting puddles

THUNDER BAY -- Despite recent warm weather, the city is getting cold-weather ready. City of Thunder Bay crews were out on the streets Friday trying to minimize the damage before the temperature dips again.
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