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There are now two Northwestern Ontario communities that are officially considering becoming the host site for Canada's nuclear waste. Last week, the Township of Ear Falls announced it is seeking an initial assessment of its potential as a host site.

A new pilot program will help people in First Nations communities ready for a career in mining.

The North West Local Health Integration Network’s board of directors didn’t have to look far to find their new CEO.

The new school year resumes in less than two weeks and some students attending Lakehead Public Schools could be in for a surprise when they return to class.

It’s been four months and 2,180 kilometres, but a Minnesota couple hasn’t regretted one step of their trek around Lake Superior. Kate Crowley and Mike Link started their hike April 29 in Duluth.

Travis Given shudders to think what life in Northern Ontario would be like without a reliable transport medicine service.

Workers at a south side office building walked into a wet Monday morning as their office spaces had flooded over the weekend.

Lawrence Chumyacox’s learned that his wait for living assistance is over, news the 23-year-old found bittersweet Wednesday afternoon.

Teachers from across the region are in town this week to learn more about literacy and how to engage their students in new ways.

A gamble a decade ago has mostly paid out for the city says police, politicians and addictions counsellors as the Thunder Bay Casino turns 10 this week. Casino manager Tim O’Doherty said he thinks the casino has had a big impact on Thunder Bay.