Paramedics in the region are threatening to go on strike. They are located in 14 remote and rural stations in the district and are members of the Canadian Auto Workers local 229. Conciliation talks with the City of Thunder Bay will be taking place March 8th and 9th. The paramedic stations are located in Nipigon, Red Rock, Marathon, Manitouwadge, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Beardmore, Upsala,Conmee, Shuniah, Armstrong, Geraldton, Nakina and Longlac.