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

Suspicious man arrested in Marathon

Suspicious man arrested in Marathon

An investigation into reports of a suspicious man in Marathon led to an arrest and several charges including uttering threats and theft under $5,000.
Police locate missing 34-year-old woman

Police locate missing 34-year-old woman

Police say they are concerned about the well-being of a missing 34-year-old woman

Inquest examining Lena Anderson's death set

An inquest will look into the death of Lena Anderson, a 23-year-old who died of an apparent suicide while in a police vehicle
Fort Severn celebrates opening of new school

Fort Severn celebrates opening of new school

Fort Severn First Nation celebrates official opening of new $22-million school
Missing Kenora teen located

Missing Kenora teen located

Missing 14-year-old Kenora girl located safely: OPP
Cocaine, meth seized at border

Cocaine, meth seized at border

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced today the seizure of a sizeable amount of prohibited drugs at the Fort Frances port of entry.
First Nations take lead on Greenstone Transmission Line

First Nations take lead on Greenstone Transmission Line

Media Release Follows Thunder Bay, ON- Sept. 29, 2016 -- Eight First Nations have aligned as a group to pursue the development of a new high voltage transmission line into Greenstone.
OPP investigate break-ins, thefts

OPP investigate break-ins, thefts

Police are investigating the theft of more than $10,000 worth of tractor trailer rims at a business in Emo.
Penalties for drug-impaired driving to get tougher

Penalties for drug-impaired driving to get tougher

Starting Oct. 2, drivers impaired by drugs will receive much harsher penalties.
Tory FedNor cuts to remain, NDP says

Tory FedNor cuts to remain, NDP says

The NDP says massive FedNor cuts introduced by the previous Conservative government will continue under the current Liberal-led government.  
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