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Highgate Road home sustains heavy damage after chimney fire

Highgate Road home sustains heavy damage after chimney fire

No injuries were reported following an early morning house-fire on Highgate Road. The family of four had all gotten out safely before firefighters arrived around 12:30 a.m. Friday.

Man recovering from stabbing, two suspects charged

A man is now in stable condition and recovering from a stabbing incident near the McIntyre River. Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service report that the 18-year-old victim was found Thursday night just before 10:30 p.m.

Local libraries witness decade of significant growth

Thunder Bay libraries have seen a 75 per cent increase in the number of people using their services over the last 10 years. A recent report indicates that the growth in library usage isn’t exclusive to Thunder Bay.

Port statistics still positive in November

It has been another big month for the Port of Thunder Bay. Cargo shipments were up 25 per cent throughout November. And the month also saw several records set for the local port.
Former National Chief baffled by government’s response to housing crisis

Former National Chief baffled by government’s response to housing crisis

Phil Fontaine is perplexed by the federal government’s decision to appoint third-party managers in Attawapiskat when it’s clear the community's housing crisis needs an immediate response.
Overcoming obstacles

Overcoming obstacles

The proponent behind a controversial hotel proposed for Prince Arthur’s Landing says the project isn’t behind schedule.

House fire sends family into the cold early Thursday morning

A family of four managed to escape unharmed from an early morning fire at their Conmee Street home. Fire crews were called to the residence just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Hockey talk

Hockey talk

In the not-too-distant past, A was for apple, B was for banana and C was for cookie.
Santa Claus is coming

Santa Claus is coming

Officials at Dilico Children’s Foundation are asking Northwestern Ontarians to play Santa Claus for hundreds of Aboriginal youngsters in need.

City police deal with busy Wednesday night

City police officers had their hands full Wednesday night. Among the reported incidents, officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service say they responded to a confrontation at a north-side home between two men.
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