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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.
Energy of music

Energy of music

Music may soothe the savage beast, but it sure as heck has the opposite effect on a gymnasium full of elementary school students.
Disaster-relief dance

Disaster-relief dance

A local group has danced, sung and acted its way into providing much needed disaster relief for the city. The Thunder Bay chapter of the Canadian Red Cross currently has 40 disaster response volunteers throughout the district.

Losing licence a concern for many seniors

The possibility of having a driver’s licence revoked is a concern for many seniors. This week, dozens of older drivers received a refresher course on how to drive safely, so they can remain on the roads.

Council to look through millions of dollars worth of contracts

More than $6 million in contracts will come before council for approval Monday night. The money is for sidewalks, streets, sewer and water main work and continuing upgrades at the Whalen Building.
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