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St. John Kakegamic is looking to graphic design for his future, specifically to make posters for events or any use people might need. For now, it’s just a school project for the Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School student’s Grade 11 business class.

Federal NDP leader Jack Layton announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Layton confirmed the diagnosis with media at a news conference Friday.

Two Nothwestern Ontario tourism groups are fighting to stay separate, after being told they're funding would be merged back in December.

From Current River to Westfort, Jordan Burnell’s hip-hop tribute to his hometown has gone viral.

The unemployment rate in Thunder Bay is smaller than the national average. Statistics Canada numbers show that the local rate rested at 7.6 per cent in January, down from December's 8.1 per cent.

The province’s finance minister arrived in the city Thursday to hear wish lists from regional leaders before the 2010 Ontario budget is released next month.

New regulations protecting the habitat of several of Ontario’s endangered species, including the peregrine falcon, take effect later this month.

This year’s proposed municipal budget is one of the city’s best, concluded one councillor following a question-and-answer session with city administration.

Calling it an insult and morally repugnant, Gull Bay First Nation Chief Wilfred King says his community has rejected a $10 million grievance settlement offer from Ontario Power Generation.

Describing the camaraderie surrounding the Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic is hard to put into words for event chair Susan Childs. "Women really know how to have fun and relax and this is about a common cause that all women are aware of," she said.