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Posted 15 August 2023

Dangerous driving leads to charges against transport driver

A complaint of dangerous driving has led to charges against the driver of a tractor trailer unit near Atikokan. Yesterday morning Ontario Provincial Police received a call regarding a transport driving erratically, which resulted in a traffic stop. During the stop a roadside sobriety test was...

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Posted 14 August 2023

PA intersection to close Wednesday

Motorists travelling in, around and through the downtown Port Arthur area will be losing access to a major intersection starting Wednesday. The intersection of Court Street and Red River Road will be closed as work continues on the North Core Streetscapes project. Drivers are being asked to...

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Posted 14 August 2023

PA intersection to close Wednesday

Motorists travelling in, around and through the downtown Port Arthur area will be losing access to a major intersection starting Wednesday. The intersection of Court Street and Red River Road will be closed as work continues on the North Core Streetscapes project. Drivers are being asked to...

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Posted 14 August 2023

Salvation Army seeks more Thrift Store donations

The Salvation Army is worried about the trend at its Thrift Stores. Donations are down, but usage is up. Managing Director of National Recycling Operations, Ted Troughton, says it is putting a strain on their stores. “It’s not unusual to see a decline in donations at different times of the year,...

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Posted 14 August 2023

Salvation Army seeks more Thrift Store donations

The Salvation Army is worried about the trend at its Thrift Stores. Donations are down, but usage is up. Managing Director of National Recycling Operations, Ted Troughton, says it is putting a strain on their stores. “It’s not unusual to see a decline in donations at different times of the year,...

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Posted 14 August 2023

Woman rescued from waterway

A member of the Thunder Bay Police Service was forced to jump into one of the city’s waterways near Memorial Avenue this weekend after a woman had either jumped or fallen from a bridge. Police were called to Waterford Street area around 8:15 p.m. and when officers arrived they found the woman...

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Posted 14 August 2023

CFIA Issues Recall for Monster Energy Drinks Over Labeling and Caffeine Concerns

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the recall of various Monster brand energy drinks due to issues related to labeling accuracy and caffeine levels. The recall, impacting consumers across the nation, has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with...

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Posted 14 August 2023

CFIA Issues Recall for Monster Energy Drinks Over Labeling and Caffeine Concerns

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the recall of various Monster brand energy drinks due to issues related to labeling accuracy and caffeine levels. The recall, impacting consumers across the nation, has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with...

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Posted 14 August 2023

$1.3 B deficit still forecast for 22-23

The Ontario government is still forecasting a deficit of $1.3 billion for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the latest financial update on Monday. He says while inflationary pressures have eased slightly, there are economic issues still impacting the province....

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Posted 14 August 2023

$1.3 B deficit still forecast for 22-23

The Ontario government is still forecasting a deficit of $1.3 billion for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the latest financial update on Monday. He says while inflationary pressures have eased slightly, there are economic issues still impacting the province....

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