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THUNDER BAY – Despite acknowledging the urging from fellow MPPs and the mayor, Ontario’s correctional services minister won’t make a firm commitment to replacing the nearly century-old district jail.

THUNDER BAY -- Ontario’s energy minister said it’s his belief the cost of the east-west transmission line will be borne by all Ontario ratepayers, not just those in the northern part of the province.

THUNDER BAY - Theresa Thibert has had to travel to pursue her passion of performing opera. But now the Thunder Bay singer has a chance to share her talent and enthusiasm with a local audience.

NEEBING – A fire has completely destroyed an area home Tuesday. The Neebing home located off Highway 608 caught fire just after 4 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak has been touring his new riding since his election in October and on Tuesday, he laid down roots in a local constituency office.

Details are just coming to light now about a train derailment near Sioux Lookout over the weekend. Officials from CN Rail now confirm that 29 cars went off the tracks on Saturday morning.

The donations have all been tallied up, and last month's Parade of Lights has exceeded all expectations. All told the Thunder Bay Police Association helped raise over $24,000 from the community this year.

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak has been touring his new riding since his election in October and on Tuesday, he laid down roots in a local constituency office.

THUNDER BAY -- The health unit can and will suspend students from school if vaccinations aren't up to date.

A Rosslyn man is facing charges of possessing and accessing child pornography. Fifty-six-year-old James Comuzzi is accused of obtaining child pornography.