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Christine Vita appreciates the work done by P.R.O. Kids in the community. That’s why she brought her family to the Rockin’ Santa Family Skate at the Fort William Gardens on Friday evening. The event is in support of P.R.O.

Chris Bliznikas knows he's fortunate to be having a Christmas dinner this year.

Despite the frigid temperatures, a group of people gathered outside the OLG Casino to stand up for workers rights. The protesters are calling for changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.

Hospital officials say $5 million is needed to deal with a capacity crisis that has hit health-care providers across the city this year.

The trial for the owner of a dog accused of mauling an 11-year-old boy at Tarbutt Park November 2012 will start in March. Frank Vantroba, 57, faces a charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

Bruce Hyer has singlehandedly doubled the Green Party caucus in the House of Commons.

Drivers at the busy corner of May and Miles streets had an unusual obstacle to navigate around Friday morning. A traffic light pole was toppled, and lying in the middle of the intersection.

The mayor will make his annual state of the city address during the final city council meeting of the year Monday. It will also be the last state of the city address for this term of council as municipal elections take place next fall.

A woman struck by a city bus remains in critical condition. Thunder Bay Police Traffic Sgt. Glenn Porter said 72-year-old Audrey Kahkonen was hit by a Thunder Bay Transit bus just before 7 p.m.

Resolute Forest Products is losing its Forest Stewardship certificate for the Black Spruce - Dog River Matawin forest, north of Thunder Bay. The decision was made by the Rainforest Alliance, which acts as the environmental auditor for Resolute.