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Mercury poisoning near Grassy Narrows First Nation worsened by ongoing industrial pollution, study suggests
A new study suggests historic problems in northwestern Ontario from mercury contamination in the 1960s and 70s are being made worse by ongoing industrial pollution. Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have released the results of a study which found that discharge from the Dryden Paper Mill is combining with mercury dumped into the English-Wabigoon river decades ago to create an even more toxic compound: methylmercury.
City council to consider how selling surplus land may help Thunder Bay meet its housing goals
As the City of Thunder Bay considers how to attract developers to help meet its housing targets, councillors are looking at selling potential surplus lands as one way to get more units off the ground faster.
Seasoned runners pave the way for rookies at the Ten Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay, Ont.
The Firefighters Ten Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay, Ont., is among the oldest road races in Canada, and has become an annual tradition for many in the northwestern Ontario city's running community. Here's how this year's event went and what advice seasoned runners have to share.
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Calls for evictions, threats of vigilantism over drug activity at Kenora, Ont., apartment building
Residents of a social housing building in Kenora say they don't feel safe due to the escalating drug crisis. While some have threatened to take matters into their own hands through acts of vigilantism, others are calling for a more collaborative approach between the northwestern Ontario city and community agencies.
Province spends $2.7M on new mobile crisis response team in Thunder Bay, Ont.
A new mobile crisis response team is launching in Thunder Bay, Ont., later this year. Its goal is to provide wraparound support to those experiencing mental health and addictions issues and divert them from the emergency department whenever possible.
Smoke moves out of much of northwestern Ontario, ending most air-quality statements
It's wildfire season, which means smoky summer skies are back in many parts of Canada, including northwestern Ontario. A special air quality statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada over the weekend has ended.
Father of missing Thunder Bay man has been searching the northern Ontario bush for 50 straight days
It's been nearly two months since 27-year-old Dean Mattinas Jr. was last seen leaving Constance Lake First Nation in northern Ontario on foot, headed toward Thunder Bay. His father has been searching for him every day since, but family members say they've become increasingly concerned.
Postal workers in Thunder Bay prepare for door-to-door food drive
Postal workers in Thunder Bay, Ont., will be collecting food for the Regional Food Distribution Association of Thunder Bay (RFDA) this weekend. Here's how the Posties Food Drive works and what kind of donations are most in need.
Habitat for Humanity welcomes family to latest new-home build in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay is marking its 39th build in the northwestern Ontario city, with a family of four going from a two-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house. Here's what the Slaters say it means to give their children a new place to call home.
Thunder Bay council to consider development incentives as city works toward housing targets
The federal government is approving up to $20.7 million for Thunder Bay, Ont., through its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). As council considers how to spend the money effectively to meet the community's needs, here's what city staff are recommending when it comes to incentivizing development.
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