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Lynn Peterson is not afraid to stand behind her decisions, as tough as they may be. The two-time mayor, who helped usher in the age of waterfront development and the knowledge-based economy, said the results are there for everyone to see.

Drug abuse is the main cause behind a staggering increase in crime which led to a state of emergency declaration in a fly-in First Nation community says its chief. Eabametoong First Nation chief Lewis Nate declared the state of emergency Thursday.

Residents in Oliver-Paipoonge celebrated the opening of a new library branch Thursday evening. Although it’s been running since February, the Rosslyn branch of the Oliver-Paipoonge Public Library officially opened Thursday.

A local union president says he’s been wondering why one grain handling company is receiving more of the city’s grain than any of the other six elevators on Thunder Bay’s waterfront.

Police have found the alleged driver of a vehicle involved in an early morning hit-and-run that left an 18-year-old woman in the hospital with serious injuries.

The abandoned West Hotel has been destroyed by an early morning fire that sent flames high enough in the sky to be seen across town.

After looking at Horizon’s lawsuit, city officials say they're not backing down and won’t be intimidated. City manager Tim Commisso said he first heard about the $126 million lawsuit against the city Tuesday afternoon when contacted by local media.

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff is scheduled to make another local visit. The leader of the official opposition is expected to appear in Thunder Bay on Thursday, Oct.

A woman was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a collision on Oliver Road. The crash took place at the corner of Oliver Road and Ray Boulevard around 10:30 a.m.

Mike Kehler likes to work with his hands. The 25-year-old student often worked on carpentry projects with his father and together they even built a barn. Kehler continued to follow his interest and enrolled in Confederation College’s trade program.