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THUNDER BAY -- When Premier Gold approached Long Lake #58 First Nation to consult on digging a nearby gold mine, the band hired member Jesse Nadon to do mining of a different sort.

THUNDER BAY -- The community of families and caregivers of people with autism has found there's strength in numbers.

THUNDER BAY -- The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public's help determine the cause of a two-vehicle collision in the North Core on Saturday morning.

THUNDER BAY -- An organizer counted down from three and a room full of local mothers gathered at the waterfront all began breastfeeding at once. About 50 local women "latched on" at the same time as an entire movement across Canada.

THUNDER BAY -- Don't be alarmed if you see a controlled fire or two around town this week. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue kicked off Fire Prevention Week at the Thunder Centre on Saturday with real demonstrations to teach practical skills.

THUNDER BAY – A major fan expo is heading for this city. Thundercon and Game Expo 2015 is set to launch at the Valhalla Inn Sunday Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- Neskantaga First Nation is declaring a health crisis over what its leadership suspects is poor quality water.

THUNDER BAY – Gail Brescia appreciates the regional hospital’s focus on patient and family centred care. The 53-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer in January and underwent extensive surgery just a month later.

THUNDER BAY -- Public health care hasn't been central in the federal election campaign but those who work in the field say it ought to be.