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The Ontario Liberals say they want the province to become the global leader in the minerals sector.

Stars Wars fans are being encouraged to dress up to enhance their experience next week when the latest edition of the blockbuster franchise opens around the world. But there are restrictions, say officials with theatre chain Cineplex.

The pilot of Wasaya Airways Flight 127 that went missing on Friday was found dead by search and rescue crews. It took searchers several hours to reach the downed plane, with freezing rain hampering efforts on the ground.

THUNDER BAY --- Search and rescue has been dispatched to determine the fate of a missing Wasaya Airways cargo plane. Wasaya's Caravan aircraft Flight 127 left Pickle Lake Friday morning en route to Wapekeka First Nation.

MNR Media Release An Indiana resident has been found guilty and has been fined a total of $6,100 for fishing violations.

Thunder Bay Police Service media update The Thunder Bay Police are continuing to investigate the recent property crimes that have been occurring in a number of neighbourhoods in Thunder Bay and rural locations.

THUNDER BAY - A 90-year-old man has been charged with careless driving after striking a pedestrian at the intersection of Bay and Water streets earlier this week.

Lakehead Public Schools Media Update Weather Related Rural School Closures Friday, December 11 All RURAL schools are CLOSED today and RURAL transportation is CANCELLED – this includes all rural transportation to secondary schools.

THUNDER BAY -- Anti-racism initiatives seem to be having little to no impact on the community, says a frustrated councillor Rebecca Johnson. The long-time city councillor has been working on issues like diversity and racism since the early 90s.

OLG Media Update Toronto, ON – The holiday season is feeling extra festive with an estimated $67 million in top prizing ready for the taking.