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A team from the TTC was in the city this week to test run some locally-built streetcars. The training on the prototype light-rail vehicles is part of what Bombardier says will be a milestone next week.

The Grade 7 classes at Ecole La Verendrye are working hard to keep the community warm. Students are making blankets to help out those in need.

One of the biggest challenges Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities face is the loss of youth to suicide, says Deputy Chief Goyce Kakegamic. Since 1987, Kakegamic said they have lost more than 465 youth to suicide.

Andrew Coffey has received royal recognition for his work in granting children’s wishes. Mayor Keith Hobbs presented the 81-year-old grandfather of five with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal at a ceremony at Victoriaville Mall Thursday.

THUNDER BAY -- A border guard has lost his job for allegedly affiliating himself with known organized crime figures.

Firefighters responded to a call about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday following reports that flames and smoke could be seen inside the Machar Avenue home. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within an hour.

Bob Rae could have Ring of Fire job waiting for him, Globe and Mail reports Some First Nation leaders near the Ring of Fire appear to be recruiting Bob Rae to be their lead negotiator with the province.

There’s a long road ahead to get to the Ring of Fire.

A proposed compromise from Lakehead University doesn’t sit well with students protesting the changes to a course in the school’s faculty of law.

Bombardier has been awarded another 28-car contract from GO Transit.