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Energy issues

Energy issues

The local energy task force continues to try and reinforce its concerns about the region’s energy needs for the expected mining boom to the Ontario Power Authority.
Disturbing results

Disturbing results

Officials of a local women’s organization say they’re shocked, but not surprised, by the results from of a recent survey on sexual assaults.
Forced south

Forced south

A Thunder Bay entrepreneur says he’s being forced to relocated a proposed energy-production project to the Greater Toronto Area.

Swimming advisories issued for Boulevard Lake

The Thunder Bay and District Health Unit issued a health advisory concerning the three beaches at Boulevard Lake Wednesday afternoon. Below is the media release issued in full.

Fatality on Highway 17 near Ignace

One person has been confirmed dead following a major accident Wednesday morning on the highway near Ignace. The crash involved a transport and a pickup truck at about 11 a.m. The driver of the pickup died at the scene.
Calling for a ban

Calling for a ban

The city and region’s bee colonies could be in a bit of a sticky situation. Beekeepers across the province are calling for the ban of a specific pesticide – neonicotinoid – that’s used on corn and soybeans.

U.S. man fined $2,000 for not paying Crown its share of fishing licences sold

An American businessman has been fined $2,000 for failing to remit money owed to the Crown from selling hunting and fishing licences. Ely, Minn.

City offering up free compost at landfill

Free compost is being made available to the public at the city’s solid waste and recycling facility.
City starts book of condolence for Lac-Megantic tragedy

City starts book of condolence for Lac-Megantic tragedy

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to sign a book of condolences for the families of victims of the tragic train derailment disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Que.

Sexual assault case against Paxton to go to trial

The sexual assault case against a Thunder Bay man will go to trial. Jeff Paxton, 46, of Thunder Bay stands charged for numerous incidents that allegedly involve young boys between 1983 and 2004.
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