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THUNDER BAY -- Linda Gambee can breathe a little easier knowing that every child that needs a toy next Christmas will get one.

Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence isn’t alone in her fight against the federal government. Hundreds braved the cold and gathered at Prince Arthur’s Landing’s spirit garden for the city’s own Idle No More protest Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- The district's Health Unit has confirmed that a recently reported illness was caused by the Norovirus.

THUNDER BAY -- Santa has a lot of helpers at this time of year. Among the busiest in the city have been the staff at Venshore Mechanical.

THUNDER BAY -- For the last eight years, the Toy Mountain at Cranton Wellness Centre has grown a little higher.

Every day, for 12 days, tbnewswatch.com will be taking a look back at the news stories that had our attention throughout 2012. Here are some of the top stories published in April.

THUNDER BAY -- A city police officer was injured during an incident with two intoxicated men early Friday morning. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the incident took place just after 2:30 a.m.

THUNDER BAY -- People living in a shelter or transitional housing like the John Howard Society don’t have access to a kitchen. “You live in very deep poverty.

THUNDER BAY -- Laura Hardie thinks she’s on her way to knowing the true meaning of Christmas. The Grade 5 student from St. Elizabeth School joined her class Thursday morning at Westfort Foods to buy groceries to be delivered to Shelter House.

THUNDER BAY -- Freezing rain and snow during this morning's commute was likely a factor in a couple of crashes that could have had serious consequences.