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THUNDER BAY -- Even in a downturn, getting First Nations and industry together is good for mining the head of Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund says. Executive director Brian Davey says things will turn around for the mining industry.

THUNDER BAY -- A local councillor is welcoming Canada Post's news that it's suspending its plan to move ahead with community mailboxes.

THUNDER BAY – With seven seats in Northern Ontario, the newly-elected Liberal Party is resurrecting the Northern Caucus and FedNor will be its first target.

THUNDER BAY -- The body of Atillio Minoletti has been found. Minoletti was discovered on the banks of the Kaministiqua River Oct. 24. Police say the post-mortem does not indicate foul play.

OPP Media Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing youth.

MNR Media Release A Kenora resident has been fined a total of $9,000 for hunting, trapping and fishing without a licence.

THUNDER BAY -- Tax increases over the next three years could be lower than projected but it's up to city council's direction. Last Monday city council sent a recommendation back administration that levy increases would average about 4.

THUNDER BAY -- Councillors agree that Shelter House needs the city's support but some weren't happy the city's own policies are being overlooked. The city says it'll spend more than $1.

The provincial police are continuing to investigate what they now consider to be the homicide of a 15-year-old girl in Manitouwadge 25 years after her death. OPP Const.

THUNDER BAY – Saving the relationship between the Toronto Transit Commission and Bombardier is crucial to preserving local jobs, says the union president representing workers at the city’s plant.