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FORT FRANCES, Ont -- The Mayor of Fort Frances is expressing optimism toward Resolute Forest Products’ plans to heat parts of the idled mill in that town.

THUNDER BAY -- City police have charged a 27-year-old man following an investigation into a November crash on City Road. Thunder Bay Police Service officers have charged the man with dangerous driving, impaired driving and failing to wear a seatbelt.

The city manager says he's expecting a revised offer soon from CN Rail regarding the James Street swing bridge. The bridge has now been closed to vehicles for 13 months following a major fire lin October of 2013.

Shelter House thinks it will be transporting at least one person an hour through its Street Outreach Service.

THUNDER BAY -- The city does a good job of providing inclusivity for people with disabilities, but it could be great.

Andrea Zapcic said the images she saw Wednesday afternoon were shocking. But despite their graphic nature, she’s glad she did see them.

A man was sent to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after an alleged Egan Street shooting early Wednesday morning. Thunder Bay Police believe the gunshot went through the rear door of the residence, striking a 45-year-old male resident.

THUNDER BAY -- Serving food is a far cry from the danger of their day jobs, but Thunder Bay Fire Rescue firefighters didn’t mind the change of pace on Wednesday.

THUNDER BAY Michael Nitz is encouraging Thunder Bay residents to bring the campaign home for the holidays. The chairman of this year’s United Way fundraising effort, Nitz said he’s hopeful they’ve still got time to hit their $2.

THUNDER BAY -- City police have confirmed that they have located a teenaged girl reported missing Tuesday. Thunder Bay Police Service officials sent a short news release Wednesday morning confirming that the girl had been found.