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Public school board hosts annual diversity conference

Some students from both Thunder Bay school boards took learning outside the classroom Wednesday.
Time to talk

Time to talk

People need to talk about mental illness to ensure the issue isn’t kept in the closet, said the executive director of Thunder Bay’s mental health association.

Kidnapping, assault case pushed back

A Superior Court judge has adjourned a case involving the kidnapping and assault of a 45-year-old-man in January 2010. The case was pushed back so that one of the accused could find a new lawyer.
Public talks

Public talks

The city is overspending and overtaxing Thunder Bay members of the public say. City council heard six deputations from concerned citizens Tuesday night during a pre-budget consultation session.
Groups ask city for funding consideration in 2011 budget

Groups ask city for funding consideration in 2011 budget

The city could be spending $200,000 more than expected if it fulfills all the requests heard during a pre-budget consultation meeting Tuesday night.
City reveals $8.6M increase to waterfront development cost

City reveals $8.6M increase to waterfront development cost

The price tag for the first phase of Prince Arthur’s Landing continues to skyrocket. City officials on Wednesday confirmed the project is now expected to cost about $57.9 million, about $8 million, or 17.4 per cent, more than the approved $49.

Police searching for missing girl

Police are looking for a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing on Monday. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say they are looking for 16-year-old Leah Christie Ooshag. The girl was last heard from on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011.
Safer surfing

Safer surfing

Just about everyone with a computer has gotten the emails. The names and scenarios may change, but the request is always the same.

Public deputations to be heard at tonight’s budget meeting

Tuesday is the first opportunity for the public to have its say on the proposed budget. Currently the budget contains a 1.6 per cent tax increase and a 14 per cent hike in water rates. So far, only three public deputations have been scheduled.

Case involving dog park fatality set for pre-trial

The case involving the death of a chihuahua-mix dog at a city park has been set for pretrial next month.
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