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Though it will be displayed prominently at city hall, Thunder Bay’s declaration of commitment to strengthen its relationship with urban Aboriginals won’t just be a piece of paper hanging on a wall.

Police announced Monday that a second arrest has been made following a fatal incident in Bearskin Lake First Nation. The incident left one man dead and another person seriously injured. The OPP reported Tuesday, Aug.

There is now a three-man race for the city council seat in the McIntyre Ward. Incumbent Coun. Trevor Giertuga filed his nomination papers at city hall. Coun. Giertuga is seeking a fourth term on council after holding the seat for the past 10 years.

A lifetime achievement award was handed out this past week to one particular person for his dedication to the martial arts community.

Creating more interest in Northwestern Ontario is a goal an annual festival tries to accomplish, says the spokesperson for the Kakabeka street fair. Hundreds of people walked up and down the streets for the 13th annual Kakabeka Street Fair.

Residents may think dropping off unwanted animals at the Humane Society is the right thing to do, but staff says the practice has led to an animal surplus that is causing an unnecessary burden.

Fred Cologna’s hand hasn’t fully recovered yet. The 63-year-old man often found his right hand felt stiff or even paralyzed when he worked with small tools, and two years ago he underwent surgery to help with his carpal tunnel syndrome.

With a lack of strong women competitions in Canada, a future career in the sport doesn’t seem likely, says a resident weightlifter.

Police continue to look for a 15-year-old boy who went missing sometime last week. Thunder Bay Police Service say Daniel Pelletier was last seen at the CLE grounds on Aug. 16.

It is a good fit. As Nadia Kurd steps into her new role at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, her expressive eyes are bright with ideas, her smile warmly genuine.