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A 30-year-old Pickle Lake, Ont. woman faces aggravated assault charges related to the death of a 50-year-old man. OPP responded Thursday morning to the report of a non-responsive male in a Pickle Lake residence.

THUNDER BAY – Housing starts in the city have slowed after a few peak years. Canada Mortgage and Housing is reporting new builds were down last year compared to 2013, which was slightly down after the 2012 boon.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the legacy of colonialism set forth by Canada’s first prime minister continues to define the country’s relationship with First Nation’s today.

THUNDER BAY -- One of two suspects charged in last year’s 11th homicide investigation will return to court next week. Monica Spence, 45, was charged with second-degree murder on Dec.

Thunder Bay Police are warning motorists to be wary of black ice on city streets. In a release issued on Friday, police say they’ve responded to 25 collision calls in the past 24 hours, three of which involved injuries.

THUNDER BAY -- After five years a local marathon has run its course. Organizers with the Thunder Bay Marathon Miles with the Giant say a lack of growth has forced them to cancel the event, which featured several races along with its full marathon.

THUNDER BAY -- The unemployment rate rose in this area as the year came to a close. New numbers from Statistics Canada shows the the unemployment rate rose to 5.8 per cent for the Thunder Bay area in December 2014. That’s up from the 5.

THUNDER BAY -- The show will go on.

THUNDER BAY -- This new feature -- Week in Review -- takes a quick look at the top stories of each week. The top stories are determined by user activity. Below are the top stories of the first full week in January, 2015.

A respiratory outbreak at Pioneer Ridge has been identified as influenza A. As a result the senior home has put preventative measures in place, cancelling all admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities until further notice.