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George Saarinen wants to meet his grandchildren one day. He also wants to enjoy a game from the stands at the Fort William Gardens, sit on an airplane without a belt extension or just simply shop for jeans like anyone else.

Across-the-board cuts to the Ministry of Natural Resources could mean dips in services for Ontarians. That’s the message Sarah Campbell (NDP, Kenora – Rainy River) is promoting.

It’s not every day that a village turns into a city.

TbayTel has announced the activation of six new 4G network cell sites. The sites are at key locations across city and will provide better cell coverage. Small modules have been constructed to increase coverage in Thunder Bay.

A woman received unknown injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the corner of May Street and Arthur Street. Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the call around 3:30 p.m. Friday about a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian.

For the first time in 17 years a new four-lane section of highway has opened up in the Thunder Bay area. Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation announced Friday that the new lanes between Hodder Avenue and Highway 527 are now open to traffic.

Ring of Fire development, the event centre and RegenMed are all on the agenda for city officials heading to the Association of Municipalities Ontario conference.

Don’t be surprised if you see a motorcyclist roaring down the street this September with a stuffed animal strapped to their bike.

Eugene “Frank” Michon says he never thought he would receive an award like the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee for his years of service both in the military and as a civilian.

The burned out remains of the former Bank of Commerce on Victoria Avenue has become artist Carol Kajorinne's latest blank canvas.