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The Thunder Bay Art Gallery said farewell to nearly 600 pounds of artwork Monday. A massive 20-foot long piece called Exorcism by Canadian Artist Carl Beam is on its way to the National Art Gallery of Canada.

The city will continue t o allow its council meetings to be televised. A resolution tabled by Coun.

Ryan Stachow doesn’t know if the proposed wind farm along the Nor’Wester Mountain range is a good idea or not, but he said he wants to do everything he can to make an informed decision.

Abby Mulligan and Taylor O’Brien are on a mission. The two 10-year-old girls want to keep the path next to their homes filled with trees.

Though it will be displayed prominently at city hall, Thunder Bay’s declaration of commitment to strengthen its relationship with urban Aboriginals won’t just be a piece of paper hanging on a wall.

Police announced Monday that a second arrest has been made following a fatal incident in Bearskin Lake First Nation. The incident left one man dead and another person seriously injured. The OPP reported Tuesday, Aug.

There is now a three-man race for the city council seat in the McIntyre Ward. Incumbent Coun. Trevor Giertuga filed his nomination papers at city hall. Coun. Giertuga is seeking a fourth term on council after holding the seat for the past 10 years.

A lifetime achievement award was handed out this past week to one particular person for his dedication to the martial arts community.

Creating more interest in Northwestern Ontario is a goal an annual festival tries to accomplish, says the spokesperson for the Kakabeka street fair. Hundreds of people walked up and down the streets for the 13th annual Kakabeka Street Fair.

Residents may think dropping off unwanted animals at the Humane Society is the right thing to do, but staff says the practice has led to an animal surplus that is causing an unnecessary burden.