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Education cuts

Education cuts

Lakehead Public Schools will have 20 fewer secondary teachers returning to school this September due to declining enrolment. The board passed its $135.1 million budget for 2011-2012 on Tuesday night.

Kanate pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentencing hearing set for fall

Patrick Kanate has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his role in the 2010 death of 25-year-old Keegan Williams. Twenty-year-old Kanate pleaded guilty on Tuesday afternoon during an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay.
30 years later

30 years later

Three decades after his death, people still see Terry Fox as a true Canadian hero. Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Terry Fox.
Paying tribute

Paying tribute

Three decades after his death, people still see Terry Fox as a true Canadian hero. Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Terry Fox.

Woman living in fear after sexual assault suspect released on bail

A Thunder Bay woman says she's afraid to be home alone after a neighbour, who has been charged with sexually assaulting her, was released on bail.
Sioux 35 rages on

Sioux 35 rages on

Sioux Lookout Fire no. 35 remains out of control. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources reported Monday that the massive forest fire, which led to the evacuation of Mishkeegogomang First Nation residents, is now nearly 66,000 hectares in size.
Canada Day plan

Canada Day plan

If the city has its way, everyone will get a chance to have their cake and eat it too on this Canada Day. Officials with the City of Thunder Bay unveiled their Canada Day plan during a media conference at Marina Park on Tuesday.

Teens suspected of breaking into vehicles arrested

Police arrested three teens who were allegedly possessing stolen property early Tuesday morning.
Down to three

Down to three

The site debate on a proposed events centre is down to three locations. City council is looking for a detailed site inspection on Innova Park, land near the Thunder Bay International Airport and the downtown northcore.
Back to work legislation a ‘bitter pill’ for many postal workers

Back to work legislation a ‘bitter pill’ for many postal workers

The mail may return as soon as Tuesday, but postal workers say they’ve already received their message from the federal government.
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