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The defence attorney for a man accused of manslaughter has asked the jury to put themselves in the shoes of the defendant. Kesley Jacob, 35, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the beating death of 53-year-old Barney Beaver.

The fraud case involving the former chair of the Christmas Cheer Fund continues to move forward. Linda Gambee, represented by attorney Gil Labine, had her case adjourned until May 13.

Bill Mauro is now a cabinet minister. The longtime Liberal MPP for the Thunder Bay - Atikokan riding received his promotion Tuesday after Premier Kathleen Wynne officially shuffled her cabinet.

Council has agreed in principle to take the taxis back. Taxis and limousines have been regulated by the Thunder Bay Police Service for nearly 20 years.

A conciliator has been called in as negotiations between public health nurses and the district’s health unit continues. The current agreement between the nurses and the Thunder Bay and District Health Unit expired more than a year ago.

Union Gas has been given the greenlight to hike their rates in this region. The utility company applied to have its rates increased with the Ontario Energy Board.

The city will freeze in more ways than one after a harsh winter.

The city won't be going ahead with a youth centre as it planned. Council had committed in principle to an $8.

The city is taking on more debt but it’s in good shape to do so administration says. City council approved $18. 2 million in new long-term debt Monday night, bringing the city’s debt total to around $184 million.

The mayor's angry and the multicultural association is disgusted after an article naming Thunder Bay one of the worst cities in Canada for immigrants makes its rounds on social media.