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Posted 20 May 2025

Chief updates Wabaseemoong evacuations

Several hundred members of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation have been evacuated to Niagara Falls. That’s because of three wildfires that are threatening their community. Chief Waylon Scott says they would have liked to be closer to the First Nation but there just weren’t any hotels available...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Road and sewer work getting underway on MacDonell Street

A section of MacDonell Street is set for an extended closure for road and infrastructure improvements. The work is getting underway on Tuesday between Central Avenue and Squier Street. Crews will be installing a storm sewer system, doing curb and gutter work and paving. The project is expected...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Road and sewer work getting underway on MacDonell Street

A section of MacDonell Street is set for an extended closure for road and infrastructure improvements. The work is getting underway on Tuesday between Central Avenue and Squier Street. Crews will be installing a storm sewer system, doing curb and gutter work and paving. The project is expected...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Thunder Bay installing traffic lights at Park Avenue and Court Street intersection

New traffic lights are being installed at the Park Avenue and Court Street intersection. The intersection will be closed during the work. Construction is taking place Wednesday through Friday. The closure is necessary to safely complete the electrical and structural work involved in upgrading...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Thunder Bay installing traffic lights at Park Avenue and Court Street intersection

New traffic lights are being installed at the Park Avenue and Court Street intersection. The intersection will be closed during the work. Construction is taking place Wednesday through Friday. The closure is necessary to safely complete the electrical and structural work involved in upgrading...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Police respond to incident at Intercity Shopping Centre

A visible police presence was seen at the Intercity Shopping Centre following a weekend incident. Officers were sent to the mall’s food court on Sunday just after 4:00 p.m. One person was ultimately taken to a local hospital for treatment, while multiple others were taken into police custody. No...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Police respond to incident at Intercity Shopping Centre

A visible police presence was seen at the Intercity Shopping Centre following a weekend incident. Officers were sent to the mall’s food court on Sunday just after 4:00 p.m. One person was ultimately taken to a local hospital for treatment, while multiple others were taken into police custody. No...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Another postal strike looms

Postal workers are preparing to walk off the job again. Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers that would take effect this Friday. “A labour disruption would affect the millions of Canadians and businesses who rely on the postal service and...

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Posted 20 May 2025

Another postal strike looms

Postal workers are preparing to walk off the job again. Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers that would take effect this Friday. “A labour disruption would affect the millions of Canadians and businesses who rely on the postal service and...

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Posted 20 May 2025

7 active fires in northwest Ontario, 4 not under control

Cool weekend weather has helped lower the forest fire hazard in northwestern Ontario. It remains low in the eastern half of the region while it sits at mostly moderate in the west, with higher hazard around the Red Lake and Kenora areas. There was just one new fire reported over the long...

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