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Worst roads campaign kicks into gear

After an 18 month hiatus, CAA's annual Worst Roads campaign is back in gear. Since 2003, Ontarians had been casting their votes late in the summer for the province's worst road.
Going south? Retailers encourage people to shop local

Going south? Retailers encourage people to shop local

Although people can spend more south-of-the-border, local retailers are encouraging people to stay home. The federal government announced increases for Canadians shopping in the US in its budget Thursday.
Gravelle unsure what MNR cuts will look like

Gravelle unsure what MNR cuts will look like

There have been no decisions made yet on where any staffing or field office cuts will happen in the Ministry of Natural Resources said Michael Gravelle.
Power's play

Power's play

Michael Power’s new role with Elekta will create jobs in Thunder Bay, but contrary to published reports, the outgoing Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre executive has no idea how many.
Thoughts for food

Thoughts for food

A cross-section of community members gathered at the Paterson Family Food Centre Thursday to develop a regional food strategy. “In some ways we have an uncertain future and resources are finite.

School boards share thoughts on provincial budget

While it’s still unclear how a provincial plan to amalgamate school boards will impact Northwestern Ontario, a separate school board official says it probably will have an effect.
Not ‘our budget’

Not ‘our budget’

Local MPs and a union representative agree, the federal budget is bad for Canadians.

Plasma Centre closing, 28 jobs will be lost

Canadian Blood Services has announced that it is closing the Thunder Bay Plasma Centre. New replacement products and a drop in hospital demand were cited as the reasons for the closure.

Police arrest teen following Regina Street arsons

Police have arrested a teen boy in connection with three early morning arsons. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police say detectives received information and evidence following the Sunday. March 18 fires on Regina Street.
Ticket validated

Ticket validated

Someone has stepped forward to claim the winning ticket from last Friday’s $50-million Lotto Max draw, but Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation officials are saying little more.
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