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

Labour Day drinking, driving nets woman court date

Labour Day drinking, driving nets woman court date

OPP officers in Kenora stopped a vehicle during the Labour Day weekend in the City of Kenora only to discover the woman driving the car seemed to have a bit too much to drink.
Man arrested for stealing cash register

Man arrested for stealing cash register

OPP in Fort Frances began to investigate a report of a break and enter. Officers later arrested a suspect who had stolen a cash register. 
SIJHL preseason begins Saturday

SIJHL preseason begins Saturday

SIJHL Preseason action in the Superior International Junior Hockey League begins Saturday in Thunder Bay.
Hornepayne sawmill gets new owner

Hornepayne sawmill gets new owner

A small northeastern town hit hard by the forestry sector’s downturn received some welcomed news recently – the local sawmill has a new owner. But what that means for the town's future is still unclear. 
Drowning victim identified: OPP

Drowning victim identified: OPP

Officials with the Greenstone detachment of the OPP have released more details as they continue to investigate the drowning death of 35-year-old Bradley Penner of Nipigon.
Deadliest Labour Day Weekend in 20 years

Deadliest Labour Day Weekend in 20 years

This past Labour Day weekend proved to be a tragic one throughout the province. With 12 road fatalities, including four killed in a Wawa crash, the OPP say this was the deadliest long weekend recorded in 20 years.
Miners’ alumnus commit to Canadian universities

Miners’ alumnus commit to Canadian universities

Good news for a pair of English River Miners players -- two SIJHL players are skating off to universities out west to continue their hockey careers.
Wilke captures third District Amateur title on third playoff hole

Wilke captures third District Amateur title on third playoff hole

THUNDER BAY -- Hank Wilke didn’t want to play the 18th hole a fourth time on Monday. The 58-year-old golfer stuck his approach shot on No.
OPP remind motorists to ensure their trip to school is safe

OPP remind motorists to ensure their trip to school is safe

(AURORA, ON.) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Highway Safety Division (HSD) want to remind motorists to ensure their trip back to school is a safe one.
OPP offer guidance for closing up seasonal properties

OPP offer guidance for closing up seasonal properties

(KENORA, ON) With the Labour Day weekend approaching, many cottage and seasonal property owners begin to close or winterize their properties. It is important to protect your investment all year-round.
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