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Mayor Keith Hobbs thinks the city may need to take on debt to pay for some critical capital projects. Council will receive a report on $148-million worth of strategic infrastructure that the city will try to complete in four years.

Leaves are starting to change colour and pumpkins are ready to be harvested, which means an annual tradition is kicking off. Families flocked out to the countryside this weekend for the beginning of the 18th annual Pumpkinfest at Gammondale Farm.

When Zahid Hassan first came to Thunder Bay in 2008 the community of international students at Lakehead University was nearly non-existent. Now the population is thriving five years later with nearly 500 people.

When J.P. Levesque participates in remembrance ceremonies he is reminded not only of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but of the daily perils policing presents.

When Terry Rantala decided to start a fundraiser for a cause that is very dear to his heart he figured he might as well have it focused around one of his passions.

Nobody was hurt following an early morning fire Saturday at a Dawson Road residence. Fire crews responded to an emergency call at approximately 1:20 a.m. where they found a four-bedroom home in heavy fire and smoke conditions.

Murray Brown knows far too well that ALS can strike at any time, and affect anybody.

Sixty years is a long time for any group or organization to stay together, and Lakehead Visual Arts hit that milestone Friday. The LVA celebrated by hosting one of its biggest showings ever, bringing in 45 pieces of art from 29 of its members.

A local landmark is getting a million-dollar upgrade to help attract business and, the federal government hopes, create jobs.

The MV Thunder Bay is a sign of confidence for the local port authority. The Canada Steamship Lines' vessel was docked at Keefer Terminal in the city Friday during its maiden voyage and is one of the company's four new ships.