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New housing construction picked up a bit in the first full month of spring. According to numbers from Canada Mortgage and Housing, work began on seven new houses in April, two more than in April of 2010.

With winter’s snow cover melted away, officials with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit have begun warning the public about the danger of discarded needles.

Officers at the annual Cops for Cancer fundraiser say the 15-year-old event not only helps raise money to help find a cure, but also gives police a chance to give back to the community.

An 83-year-old great-grandfather says he never thought the birthday gift from his daughter would make him $100,000 wealthier.

Police charged a 41-year-old-man with trafficking and seized more than 270 grams of powdered cocaine following a search of a Lawrence Avenue residence.

Caring for an Alzheimer's Disease patient means the family will lose a loved one in more than one way, says the honorary chair of Dancing for Memories. Doctors diagnosed Ingrid Walas with Alzheimer's Disease in 2000.

When Lindsay Gaw-Martin learned that her 10-year-old-cousin had a rare brain tumour she wanted to do something for her, so she decided her annual walk in her honour.

The city needs to be clearer on its long-term vision for a multi-purpose event centre before it chooses a location, a local economist says.

Like most managers, Brad Savela wants his employees to be safe on the job.

Like most managers, Brad Savela wants his employees to be safe on the job.