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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.

WINNIPEG - The chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has been announced as the recipient of this year's Duff Roblin Award from the University of Winnipeg.

THUNDER BAY -- Thornley Christiansen was the last surviving Merchant Navy officer in Thunder Bay. He died last September at age 87.

THUNDER BAY -- The city of Thunder Bay could be on its way to giving its veterans a free pass, at least when it comes to parking. Coun.

THUNDER BAY -- ReSolve Group president Gisele MacDonald says Man-Shield Construction was not meeting its deadlines, which led to the decision to remove the company as the general contractor on two waterfront condominium projects.

KENORA -- A 48-year old Manitoba man is dead after jumping off the Keewatin Bridge into Lake of the Woods. Kenora OPP say the body of Isle Du Chene, Man.

THUNDER BAY -- Every day there are people begging to come to Thunder Bay. Phone calls from people hiding in church basements in France, emails from girls looking to escape arranged marriages, D.O.O.R.S.

It isn’t unbearably hot in Thunder Bay right now, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the region isn’t sweating out this Thursday.

THUNDER BAY – A driver involved in a dramatic crash on the city’s northside has been charged, and the truck he was driving reported stolen. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say the crash took place Wednesday afternoon just before 6 p.

THUNDER BAY – The city is again looking to honour those committed citizens who work tirelessly to make this community a safer place.