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yourthunderbay.ca > police-honour-heroism-innovation-with-two-internal-awards

Police honour heroism, innovation with two internal awards - Your ThunderBay

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (416+ words) Two members of the Thunder Bay Police Service are being recognized for exemplary work in the last year. "Both of the recipients today were nominated by people in the building because of the outstanding work they've done," Police Chief Darcy…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > new-federal-funding-expands-northern-ontario-medical-training

Federal funding expands northern Ontario medical training - Your ThunderBay

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (373+ words) NOSM University is getting a federal investment to establish and grow training facilities. 87 medical centers in municipalities and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario will receive a piece of the $1,968,386 grant. With this funding, NOSM's Doctor of Medicine program expects to…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > process-underway-to-replace-retiring-supreme-court-justice

Process underway to replace retiring Supreme Court justice - Your ThunderBay

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (157+ words) The federal government has launched the process to appoint a new justice to the Supreme Court of Canada. Mark Carney announced the start of the selection process as Justice Sheila Martin prepares to retire from the bench. Applications from qualified…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > first-nation-leaders-celebrate-human-rights-tribunal-ruling

First Nation leaders celebrate human rights tribunal ruling - Your ThunderBay

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (535+ words) Ontario First Nation leaders are applauding a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. It is approving an agreement they reached with the federal government regarding child welfare reform. First Nations leader says the Tribunal's decision confirms that the Ontario…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > thunder-bay-man-and-woman-charged-with-violent-assault

Thunder Bay man and woman charged with violent assault - Your ThunderBay

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (141+ words) A police investigation into a violent assault has led to two arrests. Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a call at Huron Saturday and found an injured man. He was transported to a hospital for treatment. As a result…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > two-tractor-trailer-drivers-arrested-for-missing-wheels

Two truck drivers arrested for missing wheels - Your ThunderBay

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (106+ words) Two individuals are facing charges for driving transports with missing wheels. Nipigon OPP caught the drivers within 40 minutes of each other on Saturday morning. A 59-year old driver from Winnipeg (and the Winnipeg-based company that owns the vehicle) and a…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > snowfall-expected-across-northwestern-ontario-starting-tonight

Snowfall expected across northwestern Ontario starting tonight - Your ThunderBay

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (159+ words) A system moving into northwestern Ontario is expected to bring significant snowfall beginning tonight. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several areas, including Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances. Forecasters say total snowfall amounts of 10 to…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > ford-government-outlines-244-billion-budget

Ford government outlines $244 billion budget - Your ThunderBay

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (352+ words) Record spending from the provincial government. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled the 2026 budget at Queen's Park on Thursday afternoon, which calls for $244 billion in spending over the next year. "Ontario is navigating economic challenges with a pragmatic and prudent fiscal…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > ontario-to-remove-sales-tax-on-new-home-purchases

Ontario to remove sales tax on new home purchases - Your ThunderBay

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (279+ words) The provincial government is giving homebuyers a break. A tax break afforded to first-time buyers is being extended to all buyers of new homes beginning on April 1st. Premier Doug Ford says it will help boost sales and bring the reality…...

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yourthunderbay.ca > ontario-investing-in-early-stage-mineral-exploration

Ontario investing in early-stage mineral exploration - Your ThunderBay

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (581+ words) A commitment from the provincial government to junior mining exploration companies. Over $10 million is being issued to 70 projects to help with exploration and development costs. The money comes from the Ontario Junior Exploration Program, which supports early-stage exploration efforts. The…...