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Regional news from the municipalities and townships in the district of Thunder Bay

SIJHL preview: Lakers seek fourth straight league crown

SIJHL preview: Lakers seek fourth straight league crown

Fort Frances won a franchise record 46 games in 2015-16 and are among the pre-season favourites once again
Nipigon OPP investigating stolen boats

Nipigon OPP investigating stolen boats

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint of two stolen boats Sunday.
OPP rescues stranded boaters

OPP rescues stranded boaters

A 68-year-old man became stranded on an island on White Lake near White Lake Provincial Park.
Deputy grand chief continues fast for homeless

Deputy grand chief continues fast for homeless

In an effort to raise awareness about the homeless and vulnerable, NAN's deputy grand chief has begun a fast
OPP responding to bear calls daily

OPP responding to bear calls daily

Bear activity in the Greenstone area has led to almost daily calls to the OPP and the MNRF
MNRF youth program celebrates successful summer

MNRF youth program celebrates successful summer

This year marked the sixth season of the First Nations Youth Experience Program in Dryden.
Energy minister denies delivery rate changes will hike rural bills

Energy minister denies delivery rate changes will hike rural bills

Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault says cap-and-trade won't impact residential hydro bills, flat delivery rate won't hike rural ratepayer costs
Crash involving truck hauling tar gets messy

Crash involving truck hauling tar gets messy

A tractor trailer hauling tar crashed near Fort Frances, leading to a messy situation for emergency crews
Illegal hunting, open liquor net two men thousands in fines

Illegal hunting, open liquor net two men thousands in fines

Two men faces a total of $3,500 for a variety of charges surrounding an illegal deer hunt.
Three vehicles, copper wire stolen from OPG compound

Three vehicles, copper wire stolen from OPG compound

Three vehicles were stolen, along with a large roll of copper wire and a boat, from an OPG compound.
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