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THUNDER BAY – The jobless rate has risen slightly, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada. The government statistics agency reports that the unemployment rate for the Thunder Bay area was at five per cent in August.

The Canadian Coast Guard says clean up of a fuel oil spill at the Port of Thunder Bay has been complete. About 200 litres of fuel oil was spilled on Sunday night at the Superior Elevator Terminals.

Thunder Bay Police snagged 17 grams of crack cocaine in a late-night drug raid on Tuesday in the Academy Park area. Police say the seized drugs had a street value of about $5,100.

Voters in Thunder Bay-Superior North know a thing or two about members of Parliament crossing the House of Commons floor.

A search on Thursday of Westfort residence led Thunder Bay Police to a drug and weapons bust. In a release issued on Friday, police say their investigation in the 1900 block of W.

City of Thunder Bay (PSA) Treasure Exchange Days Return September 12 and 13 Do you have gently-used items you no longer need, or are you searching for that one-of-a-kind treasure? Treasure Exchange Days are back September 12th and 13th.

THUNDER BAY -- A fire couldn't stop a weekly tradition that's been more than a decade in the making. For 12 years local runners have been meeting at Fresh Air Experience every Thursday night.

Rat Portage, Ont. – Police are investigating a suspicious death following a high speed chase near this First Nations community Tuesday.

It’s still hot out there in parts of Northwestern Ontario, says Environment Canada.

THUNDER BAY -- It's time for one of our oldest Northwestern Ontario traditions, the Hymers Fall Fair. President Kathleen Woodbeck says the two-day fair starts Sunday, and wraps on Monday and as always maintains its traditional country-roots.