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THUNDER BAY – The suspect charged in the city’s ninth murder of the year appeared in court on Tuesday morning. Shane Patrick Ashpanaquestcum, who has been in custody since being arrested following the Oct.

THUNDER BAY -- Delays at Bombardier's plant in Mexico could result in 50 people being laid off in this city. Unifor national staff representative Andy Savela said the union found out late last week that the company would begin layoffs this week.

THUNDER BAY -- A new council was sworn in, and mayor Keith Hobbs delivered his inaugural address to kick off his second term at Monday night’s council meeting.

THUNDER BAY -- Statistics Canada has released the final numbers for Canada's homicide rates in 2013, and they show a downward trend nationally.

THUNDER BAY -- The Mayor gave his Inaugural address to the city during the first meeting of the new council Monday night.

The city is in for a challenging four years but the new term of city council thinks its up to the task.

THUNDER BAY -- While gas prices fall across the province local residents are still waiting for relief at the pumps. Figures from GasBuddy.com show the average gas prices in Thunder Bay on Monday afternoon ranging from between $1.18 to $1.

THUNDER BAY -- The region’s supervising coroner is cautioning people against the deadly effects of improper use of methadone. Dr.

THUNDER BAY -- With a 47 per cent increase in first-time users this year, the Regional Food Distribution Network is worried about being able to feed the region.

THUNDER BAY -- There has been a drop in their numbers, but District Health Unit officials are still pleased with the turnout for their annual flu clinics. The annual clinics wrapped up this month.