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Not suspicious: Man's body discovered by a passerby

Not suspicious: Man's body discovered by a passerby

Thunder Bay Police says the death of a 34-year-old man on Leith Street is not suspicious The man, who has not been identified, was discovered Thursday afternoon by a passerby, who phoned police at approximately 5:40 p.m.
For safety’s sake

For safety’s sake

More needs to be done on the federal and provincial levels to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists, says the city’s active transportation coordinator.

Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre taking legal action against facility’s designers

Officials at the Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout are now taking legal action against the hospital's designer and builder after several years of dealing with leaky roofs.
Last penny drive?

Last penny drive?

With the penny being phased out, the United Way may have look for a replacement to its annual penny-collecting campaign.
Astronomy lesson

Astronomy lesson

Some children got a close up view of the universe at Fort William Historical Park over their March Break. During the park’s March Break day camps Thursday, some kids got a lesson in astronomy at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory.

Foreign currency ATM available at Thunder Bay airport

Traveling to a foreign land no longer requires an extra trip to a bank teller. Officials with the Thunder Bay International Airport announced Thursday that travellers can now access international cash on-demand with a foreign currency ATM.
Area MPs want infrastructure funding in upcoming budget

Area MPs want infrastructure funding in upcoming budget

This region’s Members of Parliament want the federal budget to put money toward some of the North’s infrastructure that’s gone beyond its best before date.

Sexual assault suspect arrested in Big Trout Lake

BIG TROUT LAKE, Ont. -- a 19-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault among other offences following an alleged attack in Big Trout Lake.
Two thirds of residents support Big Thunder Wind Park project: Survey

Two thirds of residents support Big Thunder Wind Park project: Survey

The majority of local residents support the proposed Big Thunder Wind Park, a new poll suggests. The survey, conducted by Toronto-based Pollara, polled more than 600 residents last year in December on how they felt about Horizon Wind Inc.
No vacancy

No vacancy

It’s been two years since Cheyenne Zuchkan started looking for a one-bedroom apartment. On the Ontario Disability Support Program, she can only afford about $500 per month without cutting into her budget for other necessities.
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