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Fixing Cumberland Street and finding their constituents good-paying jobs are the top issues for Current River’s two municipal candidates. Incumbent Andrew Foulds said he’s knocked on hundreds of doors throughout his ward and the No.

For Paul Wolfe, the biggest issue facing Red River Ward residents over the next four years is changing demographics.

The public had its first chance to potentially meet the next mayor of Thunder Bay Thursday as four candidates took the stage at the Lakehead Labour Centre.

No job action will be taken by the city’s bus drivers Friday morning as a midnight deadline is expected to roll by with talks continuing.

Two Far North First Nations communities took what is being called an important step toward cooperation with the province when it comes to Ring of Fire development.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to the city will be an all-day affair Friday. The prime minister begin his Thunder Bay tour at 11:30 a.m. on the city's waterfront, with other stops planned at undisclosed locations to follow.

Thunder Bay Police believe one of the RCMP’s most wanted suspects may be in Thunder Bay. Police on Thursday said they believe Paul Gallagher, wanted on a Canada wide warrant for parole violations, was spotted in the city attempting to cash a cheque.

Despite mounting pressure on both sides of the long-gun registry debate, MP John Rafferty (NDP, Thunder Bay – Rainy River) confirmed Thursday he will stick to his guns and vote to abolish the registry.

Terrace Bay Mayor Mike King said he’s relieved that his community has weathered the 19-month closure of its largest employer.

Jobs and crime are top issues for the two candidates in McKellar Ward, which also happens to hold both city downtown cores.