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THUNDER BAY -- Drawing on their collective paths, a group of transplanted First Nation elders set out to teach the younger generation about human rights, using a quilt as their canvas.

John Rafferty has a new role in the House of Commons. The NDP MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River on Friday was named his party’s official opposition critic for pensions. In a release, Rafferty said he was proud to take over the responsibility.

THUNDER BAY -- While the regional hospital is projecting a $5 million deficit, St. Joseph’s Care Group is expecting to see a surplus at the end of its fiscal year. Last March, St.

THUNDER BAY-- Thunder Bay’s city clerk hopes a recent article highlighting racism in Winnipeg doesn't make people in Thunder Bay complacent about this city's challenges.

THUNDER BAY -- Despite recent warm weather, the city is getting cold-weather ready. City of Thunder Bay crews were out on the streets Friday trying to minimize the damage before the temperature dips again.

THUNDER BAY -- New data from Statistics Canada shows December’s inflation rate was down from the month before. Numbers released Friday by the government agency shows the Thunder Bay area had an inflation rate of 1.3 per cent in December.

THUNDER BAY -- Movies are meant to be seen on the big screen.

Residents of Ear Falls may have to drive at least 71 kilometres to get a new health card.

KENORA, Ont. -- A former Kenora MP wants to step back into federal politics. Bob Nault has announced that he will seek the Liberal nomination in the riding he held for 16 years.

The Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration board has met for the first time this year. And members of the board, both new and old, offered up their concerns over ongoing problems with provincial social assistance software.