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The province, mining companies and First Nation communities have a lot of work to do if they want Ring of Fire development to begin by 2015, says Ontario’s Ring of Fire co-ordinator.

The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community still faces many challenges when it comes to homophobia, said Robin Cooper.

Workers at the AbitibiBowater mill in Fort Frances are facing more time off the job. The company announced its halting production at the pulp and paper mill for two weeks, beginning March 28. Poor market conditions have been blamed for the shutdown.

The province isn’t favouring Sudbury over Thunder Bay, and Mayor Keith Hobbs likely misunderstood Ontario’s energy plans, the energy minister said Tuesday.

A provincial judge adjourned the case involving a 53-year-old-woman who allegedly stole nearly $150,000 from Lakehead University until the summer.

Family and friends of Levi Schaeffer wiped away tears, had hands on their hearts and heads in their hands as a video of the scene where Schaeffer died was played Monday morning.

The City of Thunder Bay is facing three charges from the province that could equal $750,000 in fines.

Mayor Keith Hobbs has told the province to back off on its plans to ensure Sudbury has enough energy to attract a 500-job ferrochrome processing facility to the Nickel City.

Making a living off the land is still possible in the iPod generation. But what was once a natural journey for high school kids looking to make their mark on the world is all but forgotten.

Five people face charges following a string of drug busts in the Fort Frances area.