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Celebrating Canada

Celebrating Canada

Canada Day is upon us and the downtown north core will be a hub of activity on Monday. Front and centre during daylight hours is a revamped parade, featuring a green and active living theme.
The economic index

The economic index

The Aboriginal workforce contributes up to $383 million to the local GDP, concludes a newly published report.
Rejected

Rejected

City council rejected a plan to introduce online voting in the next election. Resident Andy Wolff addressed council nearly seven hours into Monday night's meeting.

Sex assault case against local man delayed

A court decision involving a Thunder Bay man accused of numerous sexual assaults against young boys over the past 30 years has been delayed. Four of 10 charges against Jeff Paxton, 46, were expected to be heard Monday.

Woman jumped, suspects flee

A 22-year-old woman narrowly escaped an armed robbery attempt late Monday night. The victim was walking on a path behind the County Fair Wal-Mart when she was jumped, the suspects demanding either money or her iPhone.
After delays council votes for Bay Street active transportation corridor

After delays council votes for Bay Street active transportation corridor

The city’s active transportation route for the Bay Street area is like putting a bullet in an unloaded gun. That’s how Robert Brown described the plan Monday night at city hall during council’s regular scheduled meeting.
Tsekouras gets bail

Tsekouras gets bail

The Thunder Bay man accused of being the leader of a criminal organization will be freed on bail Monday afternoon.
Taking it Local

Taking it Local

Human rights training is coming to Thunder Bay in the fall. Starting Sept.
Search suspended

Search suspended

Police have suspended the underwater search for a local man suspected of drowning in the MacKenzie River. The OPP’s underwater search and recovery unit began its search for Larry Larivee, 26, of Thunder Bay on Friday.

Water wars, Asian carp among top Great Lakes issues: Hobbs

Keith Hobbs said water wars may be on their way. The Thunder Bay mayor, newly elected chairman of the Great Lakes and St.
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