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Firefighters cracking down on illegal burning

Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue is reminding you to get a permit before starting any outdoor fires. Several city property owners have already been charged recently for having fires without the proper permits.

First Nation chief declares opposition to nuclear waste storage

Lac Seul First Nation is making it clear they do not want nuclear waste moving through their traditional territory. This could cause problems for some area towns, like Ignace, that are exploring the idea of becoming a host repository.
Health Unit's search for new medical officer of health nearly over

Health Unit's search for new medical officer of health nearly over

The Health Unit CEO says they are weeding out candidates, and expect they’ll have a new medical officer of health by the end of the month. Officials with the Thunder Bay and District Health Unit announced in February that Dr.

Truck driver charged after industrial incident shocks worker

Charges have been laid following an industrial accident in which a worker received a severe electrical shock. The incident happed just before 5 p.m.

Dryden’s new CAO settles in

It's the first week on the job for Dryden's new City Manager, and the new name will be familiar to some Northwestern Ontario residents. Joe Van Koeverden said the first few weeks are all about listening and learning.

Police looking for witnesses of multi-vehicle crash

The Thunder Bay Police Service is looking for witnesses to a four-vehicle crash that took place around noon on Tuesday at the intersection of May and George Streets. A vehicle was rear-ended, creating a chain reaction with two other vehicles.

Council may approve more money for infrastructure upgrades

City council will be asked to approve more than $2 million in infrastructure upgrades Monday night. A $487,870 contract is up for award to Louis Pradal and Sons Ltd. for structural repairs and interior improvements at Volunteer Pool on Martha Street.
Evacuees head home, forest fires still burning across Northwest

Evacuees head home, forest fires still burning across Northwest

Residents of a far north First Nations community will return home starting Wednesday after forest fires forced them from their homes last week. More than 500 people from Deer Lake were evacuated to Greenstone Friday, July 8.
New police chief sworn in

New police chief sworn in

J.P. Levesque is officially the city’s new chief of police Levesque, who served as the Thunder Bay Police Service deputy chief since 2009, was sworn in as the force’s chief at a special meeting of the police board Wednesday morning.

Area man facing child porn charges

A 39-year old Emo man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Tuesday officers with the OPP searched John Paul Muzyka's home and seized a number of items including his computer, gaming equipment, hard drive and memory cards.
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