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THUNDER BAY – This Christmas is going to be a special one for Sarah Hannah and Blade Miller.

Northern Ontario’s provincial electoral boundaries are staying the same.

THUNDER BAY – A universal bus pass will continue to be provided through student fees at both Lakehead University and Confederation College for at least one more year.

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has been ineffective in getting the Ring of Fire developed and shows no plans to do so the province's Auditor General says.

THUNDER BAY -- John Trevisanutto knows what he’d like you to buy for a loved one for Christmas. The well-known automotive dealer on Wednesday helped launch the 11th annual Motors and Muscles draw in support of Our Kids Count.

THUNDER BAY – Gas prices at some pumps in this city have dropped by nearly seven cents, but other stations remain unchanged. According to the online gas price watchdog ontariogasprices.

Deborah Massaro has been elected chair of the Lakehead District School Board. The board made the announcement on Tuesday night, following a scheduled annual meeting. At the same time George Saarinen was named vice-chair of the board.

Citing icy conditions on area roads, Lakehead Public Schools has closed all rural schools in the Thunder Bay area on Wednesday. Rural schools under the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board umbrella remain open.

While it may be illegal to text and order a double-double in Alberta, the same rules don’t apply in Ontario. Traffic Sgt.

THUNDER BAY -- First-time Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré has been elected to lead the Northern Caucus within the new federal Liberal government.