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Talking back

Talking back

The city needs to do more to keep its costs down some residents say while others want the city to spend. Council heard seven deputations during its pre-budget consultation meeting Tuesday night.
Local paramedics can now better diagnose heart attacks in field

Local paramedics can now better diagnose heart attacks in field

Thunder Bay paramedics can now save more lives by diagnosing heart attacks in the field.
Boy receives Governor General commendation for heroic act

Boy receives Governor General commendation for heroic act

A Thunder Bay boy is being called a hero in the eyes of Canada's Governor General, after coming to his grandmother's aid following a car accident in July 2011.
Beyond money

Beyond money

An independent education report concludes that jurisdiction, not just money, is what is needed to help NAN fix its education issues Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s educational co-ordinator advisor says that pouring more money into the political territo
Court hears recorded 911 call as second-degree murder trial begins

Court hears recorded 911 call as second-degree murder trial begins

A murder trial jury heard Andre Wareham tell a 911 operator that he was defending himself and just wanted William Atkins to leave him alone. The second-degree murder trial for Wareham began Tuesday at the Superior Court of Justice in Thunder Bay.

OPP tracking computer scam targeting area residents

Officials with the Rainy River District OPP are urging people in the area to be aware of an ongoing computer scam. Officials say it involves a cold-call to a potential online customer, advising them of possible software problems.

Meat processing regulations hurting small business, deli owner says

The owner of a local meat processer says unnecessary safety regulations are putting him out of business. Paul Bogdala owns Simpson Meat and Deli and said he's had enough.
Urban forest management plan suggest city be proactive in tree maintenance

Urban forest management plan suggest city be proactive in tree maintenance

The city's trees are a valuable commodity that need to be protected and nurtured, says the author of a study looking at Thunder Bay's urban forest management strategy.
Traffic stop

Traffic stop

MacIntyre Coun. Trevor Giertuga took a step closer to eliminating truck traffic along Dawson Road.

Boiling oil cause of Valley Street fire

An unattended pot in the kitchen appears to be the cause of a Valley Street apartment fire yesterday. A pot of cooking oil boiled over, caught fire and ignited other items on the stove top.
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