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GREENSTONE, Ont. - A ground crew searching dense woods in northern Ontario has recovered the body of a man they believe is wanted in the alleged confinement and sexual assault of a teenage boy in Nova Scotia, officers said Thursday. Acting Sgt.

The cookies had smiles and so will hundreds of children this Christmas.

THUNDER BAY -- the city boasts a fairly extensive trails network with more than 40 kilometres of paths throughout the area.

A local artist is giving back to an organization that helped her through a traumatic time. Tessa Charlebois was a victim of domestic violence, and found support through the Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services.

Nearly 1,200 people spend the evening laughing for a worthy cause,at the 10th annual Investors Group Comedy Tour Tuesday.

THUNDER BAY -- A vehicle matching the description of one used by a man wanted in connection to the sexual assault and forcible confinement of a 16-year-old boy in Nova Scotia has been seen in the city.

Madison Graham’s birthday is going to be extra special this year. That’s because she and her Grade 6 class at Whitefish Valley Public School are spending it at Kingfisher Outdoor Education Centre.

THUNDER BAY – Police are looking for a suspect in a Tuesday afternoon armed robbery. Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to reports of a robbery at the Shell Station off Arthur Street around 3 p.m.

QUEEN'S PARK -- Seniors can look forward to a new tax credit to help pay for their home improvement projects. The Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit Act passed third reading in the Ontario Legislature Tuesday.

THUNDER BAY -- Council is considering renaming the Junot Park playground in commemoration of one of the city's late prominent citizens.