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Ruling out foul play in the death of Jordan Wabasse is premature, says a First Nation leader.

Police arrested two men suspected of stealing copper wire just outside of Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay Hydro is trying to clear up confusion surrounding some advertisements that have been aired in the area.

A three-hour armed standoff in the city's East End ended peacefully early Friday morning. The incident began around 10 p.m. Thursday when a McIntosh Street man phoned the Thunder Bay Police Service and began making firearms-related threats.

Confederation College is turning to Northwestern Ontario’s forest to heat two of its most populated buildings. And they’re using $1 million of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation cash to help pay for the $5.

Mary Kozorys doesn’t think she’ll have a hard time taking Thunder Bay-Atikokan as an NDP candidate in the next provincial election.

A proposed Tim Hortons in the Forest Park area is brewing controversy in the neighbourhood.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy says Premier Dalton McGuinty should heed his own words. McGuinty on Wednesday called on the federal government to follow through on a promise made five years ago to host a national Aboriginal summit.

Author Richard Lemieux will share his story of riches to rags at the Red Shield dinner Thursday night. The Salvation Army is holding the fundraising event at its hall on Cumberland Street starting at 6 p.m.

Another Buchanan Group Sawmill has entered into bankruptcy proceedings. McKenzie Forest Products in Hudson, located near Sioux Lookout, has filed for bankruptcy protection.