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Global what?

Global what?

A mild summer, cool fall and now an Arctic blast doesn’t mean climate change has been debunked, nor does it expose a scientific myth. According to Dr.

Many residents avoiding flu shot as more H1N1 confirmed

As the number of H1N1 cases continue to increase, the Thunder Bay District Health unit says there is still a large number of people deciding not to get the vaccination.
Educated partnership

Educated partnership

Students at a local school are getting some help in their extracurricular activities. A partnership between the Port Arthur Rotary and St.

City police report second straight December without fatal collision

For the second year in a row, the city’s police force has reported no fatal collisions for the month of December.

Drunk driver caught passed out at fast-food drive through

Social media may be making it easier for drunk drivers to bypass police RIDE programs, but passing out at a drive-through window at a fast-food restaurant will get you every time.
'Overdue'

'Overdue'

Relieving the city's police board of responsibility for taxi issues is "overdue." Coun.

Couchiching First Nation mourns passing of longtime chief

A First Nation community is in mourning following the sudden passing last night of their long-time Chief. Chuck McPherson had been the chief of Couchiching First Nation since 1998. The band manager and council met Monday to discuss his passing.

TRAFFIC: Section of Highway 17 closed due to ‘poor conditions’

Part of Highway 17 east of the city has been closed. Officials with the OPP closed the section of the highway early Tuesday morning because of poor conditions. The highway was closed from Highway 556 to Wawa. As of 10 a.m.

Three incumbents join 2014 election race

The first batch of incumbents have officially stepped forward in their re-election bids. Joe Virdiramo, Brian McKinnon and Aldo Ruberto registered their candidacy on Monday, becoming the first sitting councillors to throw their names in the hat.

City to host open house focusing of Gardens’ future

The city will be hosting a pair of public open houses to collect feedback that could help determine the fate of the Fort William Gardens.
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