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Nine forest fires battled this week
The forest fire hazard is starting to inch up in the region. It's now listed as moderate with some pockets of high. In the past few days, forest fire ...
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Health unit monitoring one COVID-19 outbreak
The Thunder Bay district health unit is currently monitoring one COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak first declared on May 3, is located at Hogarth Riverv...
22h ago
Rising temperatures signal the arrival of tick season
Tick season is upon us. The provincial government is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contractin...
23h ago
Free compost available at Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
Free compost is now available at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while supplies last. "With the mild weather this spring, residents have b...
May 10, 2024
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Canada adds 90K jobs, unemployment rate unchanged
Canada's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada said employment increased by 90,000 across the country. Acco...
May 10, 2024
Sioux Lookout loses first game at the Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers lost their first game at the Centennial Cup taking place in Oakville. The Bombers were doubled up Thursday afternoon 4-2 by ...
May 09, 2024
Feds announce wildfire prevention, relief funding
The Canadian government is funding more emergency preparedness and response efforts across the country. The government announced a new pilot program f...
May 09, 2024
Restore Days return at Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
Restore Days are back at the Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility. The event running from Thursday through Saturday allows residents who are...
May 09, 2024
Shipping season off to a strong start at Port of Thunder Bay
The Port of Thunder Bay is off to a strong start to its shipping season. In April the port saw a 36 per cent increase in tonnage shipped compared to l...
May 09, 2024
Sioux Lookout Bombers begin Centennial Cup journey
The Centennial Cup, emblematic of junior hockey supremacy in Canada, starts today in Oakville. The Sioux Lookout Bombers are the SIJHL representatives...
May 09, 2024