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All aboard for 'new era of the Northlander'

All aboard for 'new era of the Northlander'

Once the three new Northlander train sets are delivered in 2026, testing and commissioning will begin on northern tracks. 'What this means to you, in those Northern Ontario communities, is you're going to see the train operating for a number of weeks or months' before the launch
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Vessels in harbour signal strong start to the shipping season

Vessels in harbour signal strong start to the shipping season

Ten boats were in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, including four anchored past the breakwall
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CN to install new towers for collapsed Rainy Lake lift bridge

CN to install new towers for collapsed Rainy Lake lift bridge

The Five Mile Bridge, east of Fort Frances, collapsed in August 2024
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Planning continues on latest piece of four-laning Highway 11/17

Planning continues on latest piece of four-laning Highway 11/17

An April 10 open house was held in Shuniah where the public could learn more about the project
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Despite tariffs, Thunder Bay port expects another record-setting year

Despite tariffs, Thunder Bay port expects another record-setting year

CEO Chris Heikkinen addressed concerns during Opening of Navigation celebration on April 9
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Hundreds of layoffs expected at Alstom starting in June says union

Hundreds of layoffs expected at Alstom starting in June says union

About 400 people make up the Alstom workforce in Thunder Bay and if the layoffs proceed as projected, it would leave about 150 employees on the job.
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Airport's hourly parking will be less expensive next month

Airport's hourly parking will be less expensive next month

While the hourly parking at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport will go from $3 to $2 per hour, the daily and weekly parking rates will go up starting on April 1
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Porter Airlines boosts Thunder Bay-to-Toronto route

Porter Airlines boosts Thunder Bay-to-Toronto route

Seven daily round-trip flights available starting May 1
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Porter-Pascan agreement means more connections for travellers

Porter-Pascan agreement means more connections for travellers

Montreal-based Pascan will enable Northern passengers to reach more destinations
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Top hat ceremony marks the start of shipping for 2025

Top hat ceremony marks the start of shipping for 2025

M.V. Captain Henry Jackman officially opened the 2025 Port of Thunder Bay shipping season
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