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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.

Global Sticks closure has Gravelle defending province in legislature

Natural Resources Minister and area MPP Michael Gravelle on Wednesday defended the province's actions leading up to the closure of the Global Sticks plant outside of Thunder Bay.
Year-round access

Year-round access

Noront Resources Ltd. has found a preferred route that will allow year-round access to one of the world’s largest unrefined nickel, copper and platinum deposits.
Final Movember day

Final Movember day

It’s amazing what a little fur on the face can accomplish.
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