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There have been no decisions made yet on where any staffing or field office cuts will happen in the Ministry of Natural Resources said Michael Gravelle.

Michael Power’s new role with Elekta will create jobs in Thunder Bay, but contrary to published reports, the outgoing Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre executive has no idea how many.

A cross-section of community members gathered at the Paterson Family Food Centre Thursday to develop a regional food strategy. “In some ways we have an uncertain future and resources are finite.

While it’s still unclear how a provincial plan to amalgamate school boards will impact Northwestern Ontario, a separate school board official says it probably will have an effect.

Local MPs and a union representative agree, the federal budget is bad for Canadians.

Canadian Blood Services has announced that it is closing the Thunder Bay Plasma Centre. New replacement products and a drop in hospital demand were cited as the reasons for the closure.

Police have arrested a teen boy in connection with three early morning arsons. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police say detectives received information and evidence following the Sunday. March 18 fires on Regina Street.

Someone has stepped forward to claim the winning ticket from last Friday’s $50-million Lotto Max draw, but Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation officials are saying little more.

Longtime hospital executive Michael Power is leaving the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for greener pastures.

Ken Boshcoff can now say he’s an award-winning apron designer.