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THUNDER BAY – The coroner’s inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations resumed Tuesday after the long weekend.

Four decades ago, Robert Skaf fled civil war in Lebanon. His wartime journey eventually led him to Thunder Bay, where he set up shop, most recently as the owner and operator of Current River’s Skaf’s Just Basics for the past 15 years.

Richard Harvey says in many ways, he feels like the incumbent in Thunder Bay-Superior North.

THUNDER BAY -- Almost twice as many citizens cast early federal election ballots over the Thanksgiving weekend than voted early in the 2011 election.

Bruce Hyer is driven to challenge the belief that opposition politicians can’t make a difference.

THUNDER BAY – It was a busy long weekend for travel at the city’s airport. Thunder Bay International Airport CEO Ed Schmidtke says an estimated 7,500 passengers went through the local airport throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend.

THUNDER BAY -- By the end of 2020 Tbaytel hopes it will have spent $40.5 million to get nearly the entire city hooked on fibre. The company has spent nearly $9.

Few would expect the executive director of a homeless shelter to cast candidacy for the Liberals but Patty Hajdu believes hers is the only party bold enough to see now is the time for social investment.

THUNDER BAY – Police have recovered a backpack stolen from a Thunder Bay Police Service officer's personal vehicle but the prohibited-class handgun and three magazines of ammunition that were in the bag when it was stolen are still missing.

Andrew Foulds says he wants to do more.