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Officials with VIA Rail say they have reviewed the company’s operations and determined the Longlac station is no longer required. The train will continue to run through there, however passengers will have to wait outside.

Madison Wheeler just started her first year of civil engineering at Lakehead University, a program that costs the 18-year-old about $9,000.

A judicial review into the environmental assessment in the Ring of Fire has ended. Matawa Tribal Council requested the review in 2011 after it was decided that a comprehensive assessment would be done instead of a joint panel review.

Lakehead University wants its First Nation students to feel welcome. On Wednesday the school held an Aboriginal orientation session to introduce native access program students to the services available on campus and in the community.

Coun. Joe Virdiramo said he held council and administration’s feet to the fire when a plan to relocate the Westfort fire hall arose.

KENORA, Ont. -- Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a float plane crash on Black Sturgeon Lake. Officers with the Kenora detachment of the OPP responded to reports of a plane crash around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Steve and Catherine Hanson have felt the trauma of a bed bug infestation in their apartment. The elderly couple live on South Court Street and found the parasitic insects in their washroom about two weeks ago.

A strong summer for housing starts continued through August in the Thunder Bay area. Officials with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation say so far this year 202 housing units have been started in the city.

A familiar face is taking over the reins of Christmas Cheer. Jolene Kemp, who headed the organization for a number of years before giving way to Linda Gambee, was elected chairwoman for this year’s campaign.

Officials with Canadian Blood Services say there are no plans to bring a mobile blood clinic to Thunder Bay, despite scheduled stops in other Northwestern Ontario cities.