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PC leader releases plan for Northern Ontario during local visit

PC leader releases plan for Northern Ontario during local visit

Cutting costs is one thing Tim Hudak doesn’t want to do if he was Ontario’s premier, but says it has to be done. Faced with a $16.
Bus carriers worry region unable to support new competition

Bus carriers worry region unable to support new competition

Regional bus carriers worry the possible arrival of a new transportation service will deliver a blow to their already low ridership. British Columbia-based Pacific Western Transportation Ltd.
OPSEU hopes to get back to the bargaining table with strike mandate

OPSEU hopes to get back to the bargaining table with strike mandate

Ontario college support workers will know if they have a mandate to strike by 9 p.m. Thursday. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union represented workers’ contract ends Aug.

Crews begin work on hydro poles damaged by forest fires

Workers with Hydro One are repairing the more than 80 hydro poles that were taken out by forest fires across the Northwest. Hydro One spokeswoman Daniele Gauvin said most of the damage was done about 90-kilometres north of Ear Falls.

Ministry of Labour fines mine company $50K

An Ontario ministry has ordered a mining company operating about 650 kilometers northwest of Thunder Bay to pay $50,000. Goldcorp Canada was fined following a Ministry of Labour investigation into a safety violation.

Firefighters cracking down on illegal burning

Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue is reminding you to get a permit before starting any outdoor fires. Several city property owners have already been charged recently for having fires without the proper permits.

First Nation chief declares opposition to nuclear waste storage

Lac Seul First Nation is making it clear they do not want nuclear waste moving through their traditional territory. This could cause problems for some area towns, like Ignace, that are exploring the idea of becoming a host repository.
Health Unit's search for new medical officer of health nearly over

Health Unit's search for new medical officer of health nearly over

The Health Unit CEO says they are weeding out candidates, and expect they’ll have a new medical officer of health by the end of the month. Officials with the Thunder Bay and District Health Unit announced in February that Dr.

Truck driver charged after industrial incident shocks worker

Charges have been laid following an industrial accident in which a worker received a severe electrical shock. The incident happed just before 5 p.m.

Dryden’s new CAO settles in

It's the first week on the job for Dryden's new City Manager, and the new name will be familiar to some Northwestern Ontario residents. Joe Van Koeverden said the first few weeks are all about listening and learning.
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