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After ex's assault charges dropped, woman wants Ontario among provinces deeming domestic violence an epidemic
A Thunder Bay woman says her ex-partner was charged after allegedly trying to strangle her on three occasions, but the court case was stayed due to a lack of evidence. Now, she's urging Ontario to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, as several other provinces have. As an Ontario committee studies the bill, advocates say the problem is getting worse as a backlog of criminal court cases grows.
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Tensions mount over proposed temporary village in Thunder Bay, Ont., ahead of council vote
While city staff in Thunder Bay, Ont., recommend council vote in favour of a temporary shelter village to provide a stop-gap for the city's growing homeless population, business community members say they want to see more long-term solutions. Here are some of their main concerns and how the city hopes to address them.
Thunder Bay police investigate fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian
Police have confirmed a woman has died following a serious motor vehicle collision in Thunder Bay, Ont., Tuesday night involving a pedestrian.
First Nations take City of Kenora, Government of Canada to court over Anicinabe Park lands
Three First Nations in northwestern Ontario have filed a statement of claim against the City of Kenora and Government of Canada over the sale of Anicinabe Park decades ago. The claim argues that Canada breached its legal, fiduciary and constitutional responsibilities by selling the park, after it was set aside for the First Nations.
Pic Mobert First Nation in northwestern Ontario declares state of emergency over gang activity
Leaders from Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation – also known as Pic Mobert First Nation – held a press conference at Queen's Park Tuesday morning to demand more support for what it's calling "a crisis in violence, organized crime, addiction and mental health." Here's what community leaders want to see done.
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Santa Claus returns to Thunder Bay, Ont., for annual parade along Memorial Avenue
It's official: Santa Claus is making the rounds to see who's been bad or good. He made an appearance in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Saturday in the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Indigenous people make up over three-quarters of homeless population in Thunder Bay, Ont.
A recent point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Thunder Bay, Ont., found that more than 78 per cent of respondents were Indigenous. Advocates say more needs to be done.
$500 for a bag of groceries? Alliance aims to lower food costs in remote northern communties
An alliance between more than a dozen First Nations partners and food security organizations is working to lower food costs in remote northern Ontario and Manitoba communities by buying food in bulk.
Deer in distress in Kenora, Ont., sparks calls from resident for more wildlife support
A Kenora, Ont., resident says she wants to see more resources for people who encounter sick or injured animals after seeing a deer in her yard with a tomato cage stuck on its head. Here's how the community has responded to the incident, and what we know about the deer's status.
Northwestern Ontario residents share wartime stories through mementos kept for generations
CBC's Superior Morning has been gathering wartime stories from listeners leading up to Remembrance Day based on mementos they have kept for generations. Here's some of the stories residents in northwestern Ontario have shared.