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To honour sacrifices made in combat, the City of Thunder Bay is offering free transit services to veterans on Remembrance Day.

Reclaimed beaches, extended biking trails and a revamped festival area are all possibilities should the city move ahead with Phase 2 of its ambitious waterfront development plan.

THUNDER BAY -- No matter who the competition is, Christine Elliott says she is going to run her race and try to get the numbers back on her party's side.

THUNDER BAY -- Life has definitely gotten easier over the years, says Mark Tremblay. But the invention of remote controls, snow blowers and automatic garage-door openers has led to a lot less day-to-day activity, especially in Ontario’s youth.

THUNDER BAY -- Nishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs are looking for changes from the province when it comes to youth and social services. The chiefs have been in Thunder Bay since Tuesday for a special assembly on the issues.

Wasaya Airways is making moves to increase passenger capacity. The airline has announced it will make available an additional 950 seats per week on its Dash-8 and 1900-series aircraft.

THUNDER BAY -- Motorists may want to avoid Arthur Street over the next couple of days, if possible. Congestion is expected along the busy roadway as paving work is set to lead to some extended lane closures.

The following information has been provided by the City of Thunder Bay: November 6, 2014 – A multi-use trail along the West side of Golf Links Road is officially open.

THUNDER BAY -- Michael Nitz says it’s time to sprint toward Dec. 31. With about seven weeks left in their annual fundraising effort, the United Way of Thunder Bay campaign chairman says they’ve collected $924,156, about 35.

THUNDER BAY -- There's a lot of misconceptions in the public about the Ring of Fire and First Nations and Neskantaga Chief Peter Moonias said he's tired of it.