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After a wet December cold weather will ring in the New Year

After a wet December cold weather will ring in the New Year

THUNDER BAY -- If it wasn't for one day in 1948, Thunder Bay would've broken its record this year for most rain in December. This month has seen six days of measurable precipitation totaling 16.6 millimetres, well above the 3.6 mm average.

Porter flight makes precautionary landing at Pearson Airport

TORONTO, Ont. -- A Porter flight from Thunder Bay was forced to divert and land at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport this past weekend.
The end of shipping season is expected to be busy for local port

The end of shipping season is expected to be busy for local port

The next two weeks are going to be busy for the local port. About 10 ships are expected to come in over that time to load grain and coal. With three wintering in Thunder Bay, the others have to be out by Jan.

Gas Watch: Per-litre low at $1.046; high at $1.139

THUNDER BAY -- Local motorists filling up on the first Monday after Christmas likely noticed little difference from the last time they were at a gas bar, as the per-litre low in this city remains at $1.046.
Glance at Crime: Sunday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Dec. 28

Glance at Crime: Sunday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Dec. 28

THUNDER BAY -- City police responded to more than 158 incidents during the week of Monday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.
December features another homicide, falling oil prices and a mayor’s ‘disgust’

December features another homicide, falling oil prices and a mayor’s ‘disgust’

We don’t have to look back very far -- here are the stories that kept us reading in December. 10. Free-falling oil prices Falling global oil prices dropped gas to the lowest rate in years. In Thunder Bay most prices hovered just below $1.
Colder weather good news for outdoor rinks

Colder weather good news for outdoor rinks

THUNDER BAY -- After a spell of unseasonably warm weather it looks like winter is now here to stay. Those who were looking to enjoy some outdoor activities on Sunday got a chilly welcome, with wind chill values dipping below – 20C.
Future of Agriplex remains up in the air

Future of Agriplex remains up in the air

OLIVER PAIPOONGE, Ont. -- Any future use for the Agriplex won’t be announced until 2015. Oliver Paipoonge had set a Dec.
Robbery prevention program uses mock situations to give businesses crash course

Robbery prevention program uses mock situations to give businesses crash course

THUNDER BAY -- It’s nearly impossible for people to know how they’ll react in an intense situation until they find themselves in the middle of one.
Sandy Beach residents denied extension, hospital designated to treat Ebola and mayor signs out of social media in November 2014

Sandy Beach residents denied extension, hospital designated to treat Ebola and mayor signs out of social media in November 2014

Here are some of the stories that generated headlines in November 2014: 10. Public consultation in waterfront development Reaction was mixed as the public had its first chance on Nov.
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