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In 1815, there were no beaver around Thunder Bay. Exploited relentlessly, the country’s busiest rodent was trapped out by the Northwest Company, coming to rest on the heads of Europe’s 19th century hipsters as the lining of top hats.

Hockey’s a popular sport throughout Northern Ontario, but finding the gear to outfit would-be Jonathan Cheechoos isn’t always easy.

John Rafferty doesn’t know what the future will bring.

Thunder Bay Lawyer David Shannon will be officially appointed to the Order of Canada in Ottawa Friday. Shannon, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, is being recognized for his commitment to human rights and community services.

More than 600 health-care workers from three city homes for the aged long-term care homes have been awarded unprecedented wage and benefit increases, CAW officials announced Thursday.

People living in Dorion will be getting mail service to their homes. The nearby highway expansion has forced the closure of the town's only postal outlet, but Reeve Dave Harris said delivery will be coming out of Nipigon daily.

The rash of Mac's robberies in the city continues as police investigate an early morning theft at a south side convenience store. The most recent incident took place just after 3 a.m.

For the second time in the past two weeks, a Thunder Bay food delivery person has been the victim of a robbery. The most recent incident took place Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m. on Trillium Way.

The Port of Thunder Bay generates millions of dollars for Ontario’s economy and provides thousands of jobs across the province, according to a new economic study.

The vice-president of a Winnipeg-based shipping company says changes to the Canadian Wheat Board will have a positive impact on the industry.