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Dalton McGuinty’s resignation took some members of city council by surprise. Ontario's premier announced he would be stepping down Monday.

Michael Gravelle says Dalton McGuinty may very well be the best premier Ontario has ever had.

THUNDER BAY -- A city councillor is optimistic $129,000 in funding for a youth centre in Victoriaville will be approved at Monday’s council meeting.

While it may seem like a stretch, a new observatory is a natural extension of preserving the fur trade. The David Thompson Astronomical Observatory will open Dec. 5 at Fort William Historical Park.

THUNDER BAY -- An elderly local woman is unhurt after crashing her car through a bank window on Dawson Road.

THUNDER BAY -- Along with the protection from a debilitating illness, getting a flu shot relieves stress on the health-care system and protects others too, the health unit says.

THUNDER BAY -- Coun. Rebecca Johnson is adamant now is not the right time to be considering a multiplex. With infrastructure needs growing, the at-large representative said the city doesn’t have the money to afford its share of the $106.

Judith Leggatt works hard to ensure her students walk away with something from her classes. “Students are the centre of a university,” said the Lakehead University English professor.

THUNDER BAY -- Local residents can find out more about where their garbage goes this week.

What began in a church basement more than a decade ago is now a popular fundraiser that showcases the talents of local artisans. The Empty Bowls Caring Hearts dinner started in 2000.