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City housing starts jump in April

The city experienced a jump in new home starts last month. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, there were 15 single detached home starts in April, which is more than double the seven that were recorded in April of last year.
Seeking exemptions

Seeking exemptions

Economist Jim Stanford recommended city council find a way to exempt Thunder Bay from the Canada-European Comprehensive Trade Agreement.
Sending hunger away

Sending hunger away

Hunger doesn’t take a vacation.
Man stabbed

Man stabbed

A 21-year-old male was stabbed early Tuesday morning behind Superior Bowling Alley on May Street. Police are looking for four male suspects, who were all wearing bandanas with skulls and crossbones on them.

City council approves Vision 2040 plan

City council has approved the Canadian Urban Transit Association vision of the future. Council voted to align the city’s goals with those in the CUTA’s Vision 2040.
Loan approved

Loan approved

Once again, Thunder Bay city council has decided to help Regenerative Medicine.
Firefighters respond to kitchen fire at Rita Street home

Firefighters respond to kitchen fire at Rita Street home

A Current River family is on the street for the night, after a kitchen fire got out of hand. Firefighters were called to a Rita Street residence on Monday night to deal with the small blaze, which was quickly put under control.
Waterfront crossroads

Waterfront crossroads

Recent discoveries at the waterfront will further delay any plan for Phase 2 of the development to go ahead and will come with a hefty price tag yet to be determined.
Hotel in jeopardy?

Hotel in jeopardy?

A planned five-storey Marriot Hotel that's to be built in Thunder Bay's Intercity area may be in jeopardy.
Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week

Mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health. “That’s the basis for everything,” said Sandra MacLean, member of the Mental Health Network in Thunder Bay.
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