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THUNDER BAY -- While their union representatives head into the conference room, striking workers at Bombardier are getting ready to send their kids back to the classroom.

A homeowner in the north side of the city got an unwelcome surprise on Monday afternoon.

This Labour Day means a little more for striking workers in Thunder Bay. On the picket line Monday outside of Bombardier Unifor Local 1075 president Dominic Pasqualino, who represents around 900 striking workers, said the day hits home this year.

Jory Zechner would love to be the next Avril Lavigne. The 15-year-old Nipigon student has sung all her life, but mostly for family and friends.

Rainy weather has forced organizers of the annual Labour Day picnic to cancel this year’s event. A spokesperson told Thunder Bay Television they have yet to determine a date whey they’ll hand out their yearly awards.

MARATHON, Ont. -- OPP in Marathon are looking for a possibly armed suspect involved in an alleged domestic dispute. They say they're looking for 26-year-old Bobby Charbonneau, described as tall with a thin build and short dark hair.

Where most fair-goers just see a bench, Jordan Sime sees a point of pride. The 11-year-old has spent the past three days along with nearly 200 other volunteers getting ready for the 102 nd Hymers Fall Fair.

The closest community to the Ring of Fire is calling out the province for going ahead with its Ring of Fire Development Corporation.

The city shouldn't expect good news from the police budget with seven homicides to-date so far this year. Homicide investigations are the most complex and time-consuming aspect of work for the Thunder Bay Police Service.

THUNDER BAY -- Viewers of CKPR Television can look for some big changes starting next week. This comes following a decision by the CBC to end its affiliation agreements across Canada.