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THUNDER BAY -- Rumours that Kashechewan evacuees caused upwards of $130,000 in damages to a local hotel are completely false, says the hotel manager. Reports began flooding social media networks recently, including Facebook and Twitter.

THUNDER BAY – To say the past week has been a challenging one for Mary Kozorys would be an understatement.

THUNDER BAY -- It's 19 years and counting for Michael Gravelle as he became the north side's MPP for the sixth time Thursday evening. Gravelle was declared early, about half an hour after the polls closed, in Thunder Bay-Superior North.

THUNDER BAY -- Bill Mauro says his campaign is proof that nice guys can still finish first.

THUNDER BAY – The city police board has been ordered to pay $1.6 million to a local auto parts company as a result of an investigation conducted more than 15 years ago.

FORT FRANCES, Ont. -- A state of emergency has been declared in this Northwestern Ontario town. High volumes of rain received throughout the last 24-hours have over-taxed the town’s sewer and water systems.

THUNDER BAY -- There is still no timeline on a return trip for Kashechewan evacuees living in this city after flood waters invaded their homes.

A flood watch has been issued for the Fort Frances area. The Ministry of Natural Resources issued the flood watch Thursday, along with flood outlooks for the Shebandowan, Raith and Upsala region.

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FORT FRANCES, Ont. -- A section of Highway 11 has been washed out. Officials with the Rainy River detachment of the OPP say a section of the highway just west of Van Drunen Road in LaVelle Township washed out at about 9 a.m. Thursday.