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What started as an opposition to development in River Terrace is now an advocacy group for responsible development in Thunder Bay.

There's been another switch made by a candidate for Thunder Bay city council. Terrence Yahn, who originally filed to run as an at-large candidate, has now changed his nomination papers in order to run in the McIntyre ward.

The days of flagging a taxi on the street after dark are gone, says the manager of a local taxi company, whose drivers were hit twice this week by a weapon-wielding carjacker who robbed them of cash and cab.

With 12 stops in the Thunder Bay harbour last year, the MV Clelia brought $592,000 into the community.

A local stakeholder committee wants Thunder Bay to be internationally recognized as an age-friendly city.

A 61-year-old-man charged with accessing child pornography will not appear in court again until the summer. Michael Bewcyk appeared in provincial court in Thunder Bay on Friday where his case was adjourned to June 22.

Police continue to look for more tips to help solve a robbery at a financial institution last week.

The public appears to be taking a cautious approach when it comes to a new multiplex facility proposed for Thunder Bay.

An investigation by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service led to the arrest of three Thunder Bay men on drug related charges. Police say the case has resulted in the seizure of almost $6,000 worth of Oxycodone and more than $7,000 in cash.

Thunder Bay’s reputation is moving up in the ranks as it jumped to no. 24 in a business magazine’s annual list of Canada’s best places to live. MoneySense, which has been ranking Canadian cities since 2006, lists Thunder Bay at no.