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THUNDER BAY – The city police board has been ordered to pay $1.6 million to a local auto parts company as a result of an investigation conducted more than 15 years ago.

FORT FRANCES, Ont. -- A state of emergency has been declared in this Northwestern Ontario town. High volumes of rain received throughout the last 24-hours have over-taxed the town’s sewer and water systems.

THUNDER BAY -- There is still no timeline on a return trip for Kashechewan evacuees living in this city after flood waters invaded their homes.

A flood watch has been issued for the Fort Frances area. The Ministry of Natural Resources issued the flood watch Thursday, along with flood outlooks for the Shebandowan, Raith and Upsala region.

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FORT FRANCES, Ont. -- A section of Highway 11 has been washed out. Officials with the Rainy River detachment of the OPP say a section of the highway just west of Van Drunen Road in LaVelle Township washed out at about 9 a.m. Thursday.

THUNDER BAY -- Lawsuits are piling up over the stalled condo development at the Thunder Bay Country Club. At least eight statement of claims totalling more than $7.

OLIVER PAIPOONGE, Ont. -- An industrial park in Oliver Paipoonge could get a little more green if a local company gets its license to produce medical marijuana.

THUNDER BAY -- The trial of Marcel Breton got a crash course in drug dealer finances from an expert in the proceeds of crime Wednesday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- City police have received several reports Wednesday morning of a wolf sighting in the area of Hutton Park Drive and Mercier Street. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say the animal was last spotted in the area of the power lines.