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Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro has re-introduced legislation at Queen’s Park that would make it illegal to possess and transport certain invasive species.

THUNDER BAY -- The 16th annual Parade of Lights is quickly approaching, and thousands of dollars is expected to be raised for several charities. This year's event will take place on Dec. 6.

THUNDER BAY – City police officers didn’t have to travel far to investigate a Tuesday afternoon crash. In fact, they only had to step out the front doors of the Balmoral Street police station to be at the scene.

THUNDER BAY – The sexual assault case of two former University of Ottawa hockey players took a small step forward, even without either player present in court. David Foucher and Guillaume Donovan, both of Gatineau, Que.

THUNDER BAY -- Mayor Keith Hobbs has stepped away from social media and doesn't plan on going back. Fed up with racism, bullying and threats against his family, some of which were investigated by police, the mayor has deleted his accounts.

THUNDER BAY – The sentencing for a 2010 fatal hit-and-run is going to have to wait at least one more day.

THUNDER BAY -- The local library is looking to make a massive contribution to commemorating the First World War.

THUNDER BAY -- City police responded to more than 109 serious incidents during the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.

A concerned resident wants the city to change its process in how it deals with cell towers.

Administration will be looking over the city's fences after a deputation Monday. Brian Vic removed a 16-foot hedge from his Elm Street home earlier this year and replaced it with an eight-and-a-half foot fence.