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THUNDER BAY -- After a 2014 that started with a major deep freeze, it would be easy to call January 2015 a mild month. But officials with Environment Canada says for our area, January was typical.

Glen Archer says the province has plenty of money to burn on scandals, but continuously tells public-sector workers the cupboard is bare when it comes to contract negotiations.

THUNDER BAY -- It's now a three-way race for the Liberal nomination in Thunder Bay-Rainy River. Randy Boyd, currently minister at Trinity United Church, announced he's running Thursday morning.

Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will be in Thunder Bay early next month. The Thunder Bay-Superior North Liberal Riding Association said via Twitter that Trudeau will make an appearance at the Da Vinci Centre on Feb.

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s mayor and a former pro wrestler made history Wednesday. Ian Hodgkinson, also known as Vampiro in the world of pro wrestling, joined Mayor Keith Hobbs on one of his Walkabout Wednesdays in the downtown south core.

THUNDER BAY -- A local economics professor suspects part of the proposed tax levy increase is the city playing games.

THUNDER BAY-- City police are investigating the armed robbery of a southside pizzeria. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say the robbery that took place at the Golden Bakery located on South James Street. Just before 11:30 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- Joe Moses hopes a new conference will create more opportunities for the region's business and Aboriginal communities to get together.

The following information has been provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources. A Booth Township man has been fined $1,500 for obstructing a conservation officer.

THUNDER BAY -- A woman formerly charged with murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend was released on time served Wednesday after the court determined she had acted in self-defense. Kimberly Fox, 35, was arrested after an incident on Dec.