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David George Noonan believes the city needs to invest in jobs for youth. “We need to help bring business into Thunder Bay so that young people have a place to work,” said the Red River Ward candidate.

James Dean Marsh hopes to bring a blue collar approach to city council. “I’ve been blue collar my whole life and I think that area isn’t represented enough,” said the Red River Ward hopeful.

Paul Sloan believes he has the solutions to the city’s problems. When the Red River Ward candidate reads the comments section on online news sites, he knows he could solve the issue.

DRYDEN, Ont. -- There’s been a breakthrough in the financial dealings between the town of Dryden and the Domtar Mill.

THUNDER BAY -- CN Rail has offered up new details into a proposed offer that could lead to the re-opening of the James Street Swing Bridge. The information comes via a news release issued by CN vice-president Olivier Chouk Thursday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- The drinking water advisory for an area around Oliver Road, which included the region’s hospital, has been lifted.

THUNDER BAY -- Social media has changed the way Thunder Bay Police conduct business. At times Twitter and Facebook have helped police spread the word about missing people or suspects in the latest convenience store robbery.

Meet the Candidates: Robin Rickards wants to see a blue collar job strategy for the city.

Kim Coreau is tired of running into red tape and bureaucracy when trying to make a difference. For example, the community advocate tried to help with a movement to have a food truck at Paterson Park to serve chilli to the homeless last winter.

Ian Convey knows that change doesn’t happen by waiting. Rather it takes a bold step and determination to make a difference.