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Here are the stories that received the most attention in Week 12 of 2015. 5. City owed $1.8M in back taxes More than 120 properties owe the city a combined $1.8 million in tax arrears dating back to 2012.

View the slideshow below to see how council unfolded via the tweets of our council reporters and some residents who followed along. To join the conversation, use hashtag #tbcc during any regular scheduled council meeting.

THUNDER BAY -- The city is moving ahead with its proposed event centre.

We'll be bringing you regular updates from tonight's special meeting of council as members of the public and city council have their say ahead of an expected vote to proceed the project to Phase 5.

THUNDER BAY -- At least one local school board will see a slight reduction in funding in the upcoming school year because of declining enrolment. Ontario’s Minister of Education Liz Sandals announced funding of $22.

THUNDER BAY -- A local musician has signed an international record deal with one of the world's biggest labels. Thunder Bay's Coleman Hell , now based out of Toronto, announced an international deal with Columbia Records Thursday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- The Minister of Northern Development and Mines is taking the concerns of First Nation leaders seriously and says they have an important role to play in the development of the Ring of Fire.

Police in Sioux Lookout are looking into an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre officials say the hospital’s updated website should make navigating it a much more user-friendly experience for patients and the public.

Police say there is no foul play suspected in the investigation of a body found at Junot Park. Thunder Bay Police Service had areas of Junot Park marked off with tape and its Crime Scene Unit was on scene around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.