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Border services officer fired for associating with organized criminals

THUNDER BAY -- A border guard has lost his job for allegedly affiliating himself with known organized crime figures.
Cause unknown

Cause unknown

Firefighters responded to a call about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday following reports that flames and smoke could be seen inside the Machar Avenue home. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within an hour.

Bob Rae could have Ring of Fire job waiting for him, Globe and Mail reports

Bob Rae could have Ring of Fire job waiting for him, Globe and Mail reports Some First Nation leaders near the Ring of Fire appear to be recruiting Bob Rae to be their lead negotiator with the province.

Cliffs files more than 120 gravel permits along proposed Ring of Fire road

There’s a long road ahead to get to the Ring of Fire.
University compromise not enough to please student protesters

University compromise not enough to please student protesters

A proposed compromise from Lakehead University doesn’t sit well with students protesting the changes to a course in the school’s faculty of law.
Bombardier awarded a 28-car GO Transit contract

Bombardier awarded a 28-car GO Transit contract

Bombardier has been awarded another 28-car contract from GO Transit.
Budget process begins for public school board

Budget process begins for public school board

Lakehead Public Schools has started its budget process. Administration presented the board with a preliminary analysis report Tuesday evening and the budget committee was established.
A healthy plan

A healthy plan

A trip to the grocery store is easier, faster and cheaper if you plan ahead. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is also hoping the trip will mean healthier eating for shoppers in the city.
Double damage: Truck drives through front of recently repaired bank

Double damage: Truck drives through front of recently repaired bank

For the second time in six months a vehicle has driven through the front of the Dawson Road TD Canada Trust Bank at County Fair Plaza. The most recent incident took place when a truck drove through a windowed wall of the building Wednesday afternoon.

Preliminary inquiry set for man accused of murder

A preliminary inquiry has been set for a man accused of murder. Jeffrey Charles Tomagatick, 29, was charged with second-degree murder and robbery in connection with the death of 50-year-old Murray Keesic in September 2012.
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