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The Underground Gym is fighting to stay open. The gym and youth centre along Simpson Street has offered a place for children in the neighbourhood a place to go after school for the past 14 years, but the centre has struggled financially.

Samantha Mekanak says aggressive dogs that attack people should be put down.

The case of a 19-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a fellow inmate will continue Monday at the provincial courthouse.

Residents remained divided on the location of the proposed event centre as hundreds packed into the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium for the final public information session.

The sentencing for a Thunder Bay woman convicted of defrauding a local construction company of $200,000 began Wednesday with testimony from character witnesses. Kerry Wirkkunen was found guilty of theft over $5,000 in September.

Growing up in a smaller community can be difficult at times, especially if you happen to be a part of minority that some people might not understand.

Don McArthur is back as Schreiber’s mayor. Six months ago he took a temporary leave to pursue an opportunity to work as the town manager of Pickle Lake.

High school students and mature learners alike were at Confederation College Wednesday for the school’s open house.

Residents feel having three Wal-Marts in the city will have a negative impact on local businesses, a new study suggests.

Waking up on Christmas Day to find that Santa has paid a visit is a magical time in a child’s life.