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THUNDER BAY -- Firefighters and members of the coast guard were involved in a rescue of two people from a sailboat Wednesday night.

A Thunder Bay man is lucky to be alive after an explosion ripped through his St. Clair Avenue home early Thursday morning.

The City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation have a good relationship.

Stephanie Emrick is looking for a job. Trained in theatre, she can do everything from dancing to set design. But if she can’t find anything in her field, Emrick said she’s willing to learn a new skill.

Dowland Contracting Inc. has signed a deal it hopes will provide some relief to the housing crisis in many remote First Nation communities. PTH Canada and PTH China formally signed an agreement with Dowland Contracting Ltd.

The city manager says he’s disappointed with council’s decision to forgo some cost-saving recommendations. Tim Commisso had outlined the conservatory and golf as places to cut costs as the city wrestles with an infrastructure gap.

A new partnership between Tbaytel and the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board will see $100,000 invested into the school system to support new technology for students.

TERRACE BAY -- Ontario's Ministry of Labour has laid charges against the Terrace Bay Pulp Inc., a result of the fatal explosion that took place at the facility a year ago.

Michael Gravelle isn’t ruling out a run at the Ontario Liberal leadership.

The OPP have confirmed a fatal plane crash near Pickle Lake. Three people are dead following the crash that took place shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pickle Lake mayor Roy Hoffman said he arrived at the scene around 2 a.m.