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Tbaytel’s contribution to city tax coffers is expected to remain at $17 million.

If the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association and the Northern Policy Institute have their way, Ontario’s three political party leaders will host a regional debate on May 26 in Thunder Bay.

A long-time councillor has put his name in for the upcoming municipal election. At-large Coun. Iain Angus is seeking his fourth term on council. That brings the number of candidates in the at-large race to eight.

Tamara Johnson is back as a candidate in Thunder Bay-Superior North.

THUNDER BAY -- A north-side family escaped their home without injury after a smoke alarm alerted them to an early morning fire. About 22 firefighters responded to the fire at a Blucher Avenue home just after 2 a.m. Monday.

The cool weather has pushed back spring leaf and yard waste collection dates. Originally scheduled for early May, collection is now scheduled to take place between May 27 and June 6.

THUNDER BAY -- The Folklore Festival gets bigger with each passing year. Now in its 41st edition, the festival draws larger crowds to the Fort William Gardens, with this weekend’s expected to break their attendance record.

THUNDER BAY -- Ashleigh Crooks is making it her life’s mission to remove the stigma surrounding depression and mental health. She admits she might not be alive if she hadn’t spoken up and received help.

THUNDER BAY -- Ernie Takalo considers himself fortunate to be alive.

THUNDER BAY -- Nobody thinks about hospice or palliative care until they or somebody they love is in the final stages of their life.