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Region’s energy shortfall kryptonite to potential boom

Region’s energy shortfall kryptonite to potential boom

The region won’t be experiencing an economic boom unless its energy concerns are addressed a recent report says.
MP's bill calls on government to gearing up volunteer firefighters

MP's bill calls on government to gearing up volunteer firefighters

The basic challenges for a volunteer fire department are ensuring the firefighters have the right equipment and training to do the job, said Neebing’s deputy chief Dale Ashbee. Securing and retraining volunteers is the other challenge, he added.

Ontario’s worst road still in political limbo

The question of who has responsibility for one of Ontario's worst roads is still in limbo.
First Nations leadership say ferrochrome processing should take place in North

First Nations leadership say ferrochrome processing should take place in North

Unless a ferrochrome processing facility is built in Northwestern Ontario, a group of Northern chiefs are threatening to bring the Ring of Fire to its knees.

Bill to make FedNor permanent agency passes second reading

The push to have the Federal Northern Ontario Economic Development Program, better known to many as FedNor, become a permanent economic development agency has passed another hurdle. A private member’s bill sponsored by MP Anthony Rota (Lib.

Police disarm, arrest knife wielding man

A 28-year-old man is in custody following a frightening incident Friday morning. Responding to a complaint from a neighbour, officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service were sent to a north side residence.
Mayor turns to Facebook for waterfront feedback

Mayor turns to Facebook for waterfront feedback

Mayor Keith Hobbs used social media to help him win the election last October. Now he’s turned to Facebook for the public’s thoughts on Thunder Bay’s polarizing waterfront, which city officials on Wednesday announced could cost $8.

Yacht Club member skeptical city can open Marina by May 15

Those waiting to dock their boats at the city’s now under-construction marina are going to be waiting a long time, a member of the local yacht club says. The city announced Wednesday that an $8.
Building a future

Building a future

The future is now for Thunder Bay, says Mayor Keith Hobbs.
First Nation inks deal

First Nation inks deal

An area community has become the first First Nation in Canada to sign onto to a major solar project.
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