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THUNDER BAY -- City police officers have arrested a man they believe is connected to a recent Mac’s robbery and another break and enter. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service says the arrest follows an investigation into the Jan.

City council is looking to help seniors and those with disabilities pay their water bills. Council voted at Tuesday night’s discussion on the operating and capital rate supported budget to increase the water rate rebate program.

The executive director for the Thunder Bay Boys and Girls Club is turning to city council for help in maintaining the non-profit organization’s programing.

THUNDER BAY -- Some city councillors are praising the proposed budget for being proactive. Councillors met with city administration Tuesday in order to get some clarification on what was inside the more than 400-page document.

For Shawn Christie, undergoing radiation treatment at Regional Cancer Care was a long process.

Kathleen Wynne wants to hear from the North on economic concerns.

THUNDER BAY -- Students and staff were forced to evacuate Lakehead University's Centennial building Tuesday afternoon. The evacuation followed reports that people had detected an odour of smoke.

THUNDER BAY-- City council and staff gave outgoing Aboriginal liaison, Anna Gibbon a standing ovation last night as they thanked her for her work. Council was also introduced to the person who will be taking over the role.

Operation Thunderbird is looking to map every case of missing and murdered Aboriginal women . The Anonymous hacktivist operation is looking to shed light on the country’s hundreds of cases of missing or murdered women.

City council has given the financially struggling Lake Superior Centre for Regenerative Medicine another $150,000 lifeline. The majority of council voted to give the only non-profit bone and tissue bank in Canada another loan.