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While many area residents are preparing their boats and barbecues for the long weekend, the Thunder Bay OPP are preparing for a busy three days on the region's highways.

There's been another bizarre incident involving a black bear with its head stuck in a plastic jar. OPP in Sioux Lookout were called Friday morning after a report of a mother bear and two cubs in a residential area.

Recent rain in the north has brought a temporary break for firefighters. There are still 97 active fires in the Northwest region, but Ministry of Natural Resources fire information officer Deb MacLean said the fire situation in the north has settled.

More than $600 million for highway improvements in Northern Ontario could mean up to 4,000 jobs over the next two years.

The remaining Canada Day fireworks will be used for a waterfront grand opening event, city officials confirmed Friday.

A ban on outdoor fires imposed on the city has been lifted. Due to the recent cooler weather, the City of Thunder Bay has lifted its ban on fires within the city. Citizens are reminded that permits are required and can obtained from any fire station.

With closing arguments wrapped up, it could take weeks before recommendations are made following a pre-inquest hearing into the death of Reggie Bushie.

Canada Border Services Agency officials at the Pigeon River border crossing have confiscated a number of replica firearms from a Canadian resident.

Evacuees who are in Thunder Bay after fleeing their homes in northern communities will be moving on, but will not be going home. About 300 evacuees were staying at the Victoria Inn due to forest fires threatening their communities.

The city has appointed an acting manager of Tourism to fill the void left by Paul Pepe. Officials with the City of Thunder Bay announced that Lisa Beckwick will move from the city's human resources department to take on the role.