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Wal-Mart in County Fair Mall evacuated due to carbon monoxide

THUNDER BAY -- A busy city retail outlet had to be evacuated in the midst of the busy holiday shopping season due to higher than acceptable levels of carbon monoxide.
Extended winter and opening of new courthouse make headlines in April

Extended winter and opening of new courthouse make headlines in April

Here are some of the stories that had our attention in April 2014: 10. Frightening Flight Passengers aboard a morning Wasaya Airways flight received quite a scare after the cabin door came open mid-flight.
Police arrest suspect in convenience store armed robbery

Police arrest suspect in convenience store armed robbery

THUNDER BAY -- A would-be robber's getaway plan did not work as well as it was drawn up. Police arrested a 22-year-old city man shortly after he robbed the Syndicate Avenue Mac's location at about 10:30 p.m.
Holiday sleigh rides take over north downtown

Holiday sleigh rides take over north downtown

THUNDER BAY -- A sleigh ride on a mild December afternoon with light snowflakes falling is an image straight out of a storybook. But that’s just what happened on some city streets Saturday afternoon.
City job market dominated by public payroll positions

City job market dominated by public payroll positions

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s job market is dominated by public sector positions, despite efforts from local and provincial governments to diversify.
Sexual assault investigation, gridlock relief make headlines in March

Sexual assault investigation, gridlock relief make headlines in March

Here are some of the stories that had our attention in March 2014: 10.
MP’s departure from Parliament for Queen’s Park a surprise for Rafferty

MP’s departure from Parliament for Queen’s Park a surprise for Rafferty

THUNDER BAY – John Rafferty says he’s surprised to see his best friend in Parliament give up his seat in Ottawa to chase a provincial position with the Liberals.
Christmas travellers head out on year's busiest travel day

Christmas travellers head out on year's busiest travel day

THUNDER BAY -- Eloise Rosina has big plans to make a gingerbread house with her grandmother over the holidays.

Mail theft victims must use post office until New Year

THUNDER BAY -- Some residents in city who typically rely on community mailboxes will have to pick up their mail at the post office until the New Year. This follows a recent incident in which nearly 100 of the individual mailboxes were broken into.

Union steps in to try and save iconic Wawa goose statue

WAWA, Ont. -- A union hopes it can help save the 55-year-old iconic landmark of this Northern Ontario town.
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