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Posted 18 December 2025

The Week Before Christmas (We Need to Talk)

There is something truly feral about the week before Christmas. One minute you’re calmly sipping a coffee thinking, I’ve got time, and the next you’re standing in line somewhere wondering if it’s socially acceptable to gift wrap things with vibes and a handwritten apology note. Your phone is...

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Posted 18 December 2025

Fire causes extensive damage

One person suffered smoke inhallation as a result of a house fire on Prince Arthur Boulevard. The blaze broke out just after 8 am Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke coming from the second story windows. Fire fighters made entry and went to the second floor to attack the...

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Posted 18 December 2025

Arrests made following a string of break-ins

Two Thunder Bay residents have been arrested following a series of break-ins in the city’s south end. Early Tuesday morning around 1:40 am, officers on patrol responded to a report of a break and enter taking place to a business on James Street South. The responding officers found one of...

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Posted 18 December 2025

Ontario signs agreement with federal government to speed up Ring of Fire development

Projects in Ontario will no longer require assessments from both the province and the federal government. A new agreement is promising to eliminate duplicative processes in situations where a project might have, for example, required an environmental assessment at both the provincial and...

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Posted 18 December 2025

Marina roundabout closed due to accident

The new roundabout connecting Cumberland Street North, North Water Street, and the Marina Park Overpass is closed due to a collision. Thunder Bay Police blocked access to the area after an accident occurred involving a semi truck and a sedan. This story may be updated if new...

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Posted 18 December 2025

More highway closures due to weather conditions

More highway closures across northwestern Ontario as an Alberta Clipper blows through. The most recent closure is Highway 17 from Leach Road in Dryden to Vermillion Bay. Highway 11 between Atikokan and Shabaqua Corners is also closed because poor road and weather conditions. Highway...

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Posted 18 December 2025

Grocery costs climb as more Canadians seek debt help

Canadians are heading into the new year with tighter budgets as grocery prices rise and more people look for help managing their bills. The Credit Counselling Society (CCS) said the financial strain is showing up earlier than usual, with more households reaching out before holiday...

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Posted 18 December 2025

One week away from Christmas. Let’s share some fun facts:

Photo by Logan Gutierrez on Unsplash We’re just one week away from Christmas Day.  You might be heading to a holiday party, a staff party tonight or this weekend.  Why not share some of these fun holiday facts with family and friends: 2 of Santa’s reindeer originally had different names....

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Posted 18 December 2025

More snow to hit Northwest Ontario

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for northwestern Ontario, with significant impacts expected across the region through Thursday night. Forecasts show 15 to 25 cm of snow, combined with northerly winds reaching 70 km/h, leading to blowing snow and near-zero...

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Posted 18 December 2025

Rural transportation cancelled and Rural schools closed TODAY.

Due to forecasted weather and road conditions, ALL RURAL TRANSPORTATION is cancelled for today, Thursday, December 18, 2025. The following schools are also closed today: Crestview PS Five Mile PS Gorham and Ware PS Kakabeka PS McKenzie PS Nor’wester View PS Valley...

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