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Thunder Bay’s Emergency Operations Centre is in standby mode. A day after Mayor Keith Hobbs signed an emergency declaration, paving the way to host up to 600 evacuees from the James Bay region, the city has learned they may not come after all.

THUNDER BAY -- A youth centre has vowed to keep its doors open despite the end of its pilot project status with the city.

THUNDER BAY -- A local man faces additional charges in connection with a series of alleged historic sexual assaults. Officials with the OPP have confirmed that Gary Lamont, 52, was arrested Thursday on nine new charges.

THUNDER BAY -- Jurisdiction is the top issue when it comes to the future of First Nation education, says Ontario's regional chief.

THUNDER BAY -- Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes has been riding her bike across the country for 56 days now, raising awareness for Mental Health. Thanks to some proactive work by Childrens Centre Thunder Bay, this city will be one of her stops.

THUNDER BAY -- City officials say motorists can expect several roads to be closed or partially closed this month. Among the streets being worked on are Valley Street, Central Avenue, Lithium Drive and the Harbour Expressway.

Citizens for a Waterfront Event Centre are gearing up for a rally on Saturday they hope will show overwhelming support for the proposed $100-million facility.

Dominic Pasqualino says Unifor Local 1075 members are worried Bombardier negotiators are looking to slash pension benefits in the next round of talks.

City of Thunder Bay officials say they’re ready to host as many as 300 evacuees fleeing flooding in the James Bay area.

THUNDER BAY -- A man accused of the murder of a local woman will appear in court again next month.