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Council approves Cumberland Street North site for temporary shelter village

Thunder Bay city council has approved a location on Cumberland Street for a temporary shelter village that would serve the city's unhoused population.

Report recommends changes to Oliver Paipoonge fire stations

Residents of Oliver Paipoonge will have a chance to voice their opinions on some proposed changes to the municipality's volunteer fire department next month.

City of Thunder Bay proposes new site for temporary shelter village

Thunder Bay city administration is proposing a new site for a temporary shelter village, which would provide stability and support for the city's unhoused population.
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A trip back through video game history

With shelves full of classic games and consoles, a visit to Thunder Bay's Retro North Games is like taking a trip back through video game history.

Retaliatory tariffs could be 'devastating' to Canadian book industry: Thunder Bay bookseller

A Thunder Bay bookseller says the United States-Canada trade war could have devastating effects on the Canadian book industry.

Province of Ontario bolsters staff in preparation for 2025 wildland fire season

The Province of Ontario says its prepared for the fast-approaching 2025 wildland fire season.

Thunder Bay police investigations lead to seizure of more than $1M in illicit drugs

More than $1 million in illicit drugs were seized by Thunder Bay police over the course of two investigations conducted last year.

Federal government pledges up to $20M for new Thunder Bay science centre

A proposed science centre to be built along Thunder Bay's waterfront took a major step toward reality on Tuesday, with federal government pledging up to $20 million in funding for the project.
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Mining industry, business groups in NWO call for better support for mining from next Ontario government

Whichever party is elected as the next provincial government needs to show better support for northwestern Ontario's mining industry if some of the region's major developments are to move forward, industry and First Nations groups say.

Number of Thunder Bay drivers illegally passing school buses continues to climb

Drivers illegally passing school buses in Thunder Bay remains a serious problem, the city's school transportation consortium said.