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Social services and those who depend on them impacted by mail strike
As tens of thousands of Canada Post postal workers are on strike over wages, working conditions and other issues, mail delivery has ground to a halt. CBC spoke to people in northwestern Ontario and nationwide who say they’re worried about the strike’s impact on social services and those dependent on them.
CBC Investigates
Two teachers charged in separate sex abuse cases in Webequie First Nation
After two teachers from southern Ontario are charged with unrelated sexual offences toward minors in a remote First Nation, some say they want more of their own teaching their children.
CBC Investigates
Parents demand refunds after Thunder Bay, Ont., climbing gym locks doors
As a troubled local gym goes dark, some members and the landlord say they haven’t heard from the owner about the future of the business in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Popular Port Arthur pub no longer selling alcohol due to expired liquor licence
A popular pub in Port Arthur has been operating without a liquor licence for months, according to Ontario's booze regulator. The owner says new tax requirements have prevented the pub from renewing its liquor licence.
CBC Investigates
Thousands of phoney Norval Morrisseaus were seized by police. How did a fake get on a police auction website?
Over the years, police have seized thousands of fraudulent creations by Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau. Now, a fake print has been pulled from the Police Auctions Canada website pending an investigation. “Police selling a fake print of a fake painting is ironic in a sense,” says the Morrisseau estate's executive director.
Thunder Bay police officer charged in property theft case, court documents show
Thunder Bay police Const. Peter Ritchie has been charged with stealing and breach of trust, according to court documents obtained by CBC. The property was stolen this July and Ritchie was charged this month with theft of property valued at $5,000 or less and breach of trust.
Thunder Bay pharmacy, 2 pharmacists face disciplinary hearings by Ontario regulator
A Thunder Bay, Ont., pharmacy and two pharmacists face disciplinary hearings with the profession's provincial regulatory college. A former chair of the Ontario Pharmacists Association says facing a professional misconduct allegation isn’t common in the profession.
Confederation College kicks off Truth and Reconciliation events
Confederation College kicked off it's Truth and Reconciliation events on Friday with a feast. College president Michelle Salo said their goal is to embed Indigenous knowledge into college programming to make it a safe space for Indigenous students while also helping non-Indigenous students learn about Indigenous history.
Thunder Bay parent says bus route changes causing concern for children who must now walk
An east-end parent in Thunder Bay said she's worried for her children's safety after losing access to school bus service. Jessica Jones said her seven-year-old and 11-year-old children, who attend Ogden Community School, now have to walk to school after changes to a Ministry of Education funding formula disqualified them from school bus transportation.
Rainy River health organizations hit hard by staff shortages
Concerned organizations in Rainy River, Ont. say the town's medical system is on life support as they struggle to recruit and retain staff. The northwestern Ontario town is facing dire shortages of both doctors and paramedics according to the mayor.