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There is still no timeline on when the James Street Swing Bridge will re-open to vehicle traffic, but Canadian National Railway officials confirm the roadway portions of the bridge will be repaired.

A Thunder Bay man convicted of manslaughter will have to wait until the end of the year to learn his sentence. A sentencing hearing was held for 34-year-old Joseph Wesley Wednesday at the Superior Court of Justice.

While some residents are cursing at recent cold temperatures, a local ski hill was celebrating -- making enough snow to be open as early as this weekend.

Eight-year-old Aaron Newman’s eyes danced Wednesday as he gazed at the colourful playground that’s finally opened in the centre of his Windsor Street housing complex. It was hard to decide what to play with first.

Board members of a local museum have resigned en masse. Members of the Founders Museum, including Oliver-Paipoonge mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis, quit last week.

Atikokan woman charged for allegedly stealing prescription drugs An Atikokan woman has been charged following a six-month investigation into the theft of prescription drugs.

The City of Dryden has a new Chief Administrative Officer. Andre Larabie will assume the position starting next week. Larabie brings 36-years of experience in management and finance to the job in both the public and private sector.

With parking expected to be a premium in the downtown south core, Coun. Ken Boshcoff says it’s time to consider the partial removal of a Brodie Street taxi stand near the still-under-construction amalgamated courthouse.

Christmas can be a stressful time for parents and children living below the poverty line.

City police are investigating two stabbing incidents they believe could be linked. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the first of two incidents was reported shortly after 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.