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THUNDER BAY -- A year ago Moumita Roy and her classmates enjoyed a Christmas feast at Woodcrest Public School. This year they decided to give back to the community instead.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's rental vacancy rate is down from this time last year, but the difference is modest. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's report says the vacancy rate is around 2.3 per cent compared to 2.

THUNDER BAY -- Safely driving through a Northern Ontario winter is about more than just checking your speed.

THUNDER BAY -- A provincial minister agrees that changes need to be made regarding how the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation makes its decisions.

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s cheapest gas-per-litre price fell modestly overnight, while the highest price on record shaw a more drastic reduction Wednesday morning.

THUNDER BAY -- Concerned Northwood residents are calling on city council to continue improvements to city infrastructure. The request comes from a group of residents who remain concerned about area flooding.

THUNDER BAY -- About 5,500 people in this city will be given a holiday boost this year from the Christmas Cheer Fund. The charity began handing out hampers Tuesday to southside residents.

THUNDER BAY -- The preliminary hearing for the suspect in the city’s first homicide investigation of 2014 has begun. Priscilla Thomas was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Jeffrey Munroe on Jan. 25.

Thunder Bay’s Lorie Dixon is $100,000 richer after hitting OLG's Poker Lotto jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at Santorelli and Sons on Arthur Street. Dixon won her prize in the Oct. 12 draw.

THUNDER BAY -- The province has formally asked for the federal government to match its $1 billion commitment to Ring of Fire infrastructure.