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A century of industry along the city’s shoreline has significantly impacted the quality of Lake Superior in the Thunder Bay area, according to a recent study.

Everyday, for 12 days, tbnewswatch.com will be taking a look back at the news stories that had our attention throughout 2012. Here are some of the top stories published in June.

Two days before Christmas, Thunder Bay Police are asking the public’s assistance to help located a missing teenager. Abigail Olafson, 14, was last seen on Dec. 20 at her home.

Hundreds of local kids agree, ministick hockey is a lot of fun. Around 240 of them packed into the gymnasium at the former PACI Saturday as 60 teams competed for the title of EPIC Ministick Tournament champion.

Police are reminding people to not drink and drive after an early morning crash. Fire, police and paramedics responded to a two-vehicle collision near Tupper Street and Prospect Avenue around 6 a.m. Saturday morning.

Everyday, for 12 days, tbnewswatch.com will be taking a look back at the news stories that had our attention throughout 2012. Here are some of the top stories published in June.

THUNDER BAY -- A local business initiative appears to have helped keep some Christmas shopping dollars in the community. The Bay Street and Algoma Street BIA held its annual Passport to Christmas event last week.

THUNDER BAY -- The Catholic School Board is looking at labour peace. The Board has announced its reached an agreement on a new two-year contract with both its elementary and secondary teachers.

THUNDER BAY -- Linda Gambee can breathe a little easier knowing that every child that needs a toy next Christmas will get one.

Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence isn’t alone in her fight against the federal government. Hundreds braved the cold and gathered at Prince Arthur’s Landing’s spirit garden for the city’s own Idle No More protest Friday.