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Bruce Hyer has gone on tour to see how people feel about possibly transporting 50,000 tonnes of nuclear waste through their community.

A local arts organization celebrated Christmas in a new home this year. Lakehead Visual Arts has been in the city for nearly 60 years.

Seeing the massive turnout at a local Remembrance Day ceremony, veteran Roy Lamore said seeing so many faces young and old in the crowd was fabulous. “I’ve never seen so many turned out,” the Second World War veteran said.

Second World War veteran Dorothy Chambers says pride and excitement washed over her as she watched fellow soldiers march into the Fort William Gardens.

Icy road conditions have led police to temporarily close Highway 614. The shutdown was put in place early Sunday morning. OPP have not said how long the closure will last and advise motorists to consider alternative travel plans until further notice.

Christopher Carver doesn’t feel like a veteran. The 25-year-old corporal in the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment spent six months in Afghanistan in 2008.

THUNDER BAY -- Low interest rates and rising employment in the city continue to drive up house prices.

THUNDER BAY -- City police are investigating a Thursday evening collision between a vehicle and pedestrian. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the crash took place at 6:45 p.m. Near the corner of Eleventh Avenue and Field Street.

THUNDER BAY -- Gordon Adams said life as a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot was at times glamourous, but at other times it could be frightening. “Sometimes it was a little bit scary.

THUNDER BAY -- Wearing a helmet may not be cool in some student circles, but they do save lives.