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The Mining Readiness Strategy received praise by some residents who say the city is moving in the right direction. More than 50 people attended the first public meeting of the draft final report of the city’s mining strategy.

It appears retirement hasn’t dulled mayor Keith Hobbs’ policing skills. The mayor and former Thunder Bay Police Service officer made a citizen’s arrest during the Mining Readiness Strategy public information session on Tuesday.

When it comes to distracted driving, should cyclists be held to the same standard as those in motor vehicles? It’s a question the police asked Tuesday afternoon after a cyclist was sent to hospital with non-life threatening Monday evening due t

Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the provincial and federal governments have taken a step toward giving First Nation students an education on par with other Canadians.

The next phase of the city’s mining readiness strategy will be presented to the public tonight.

Abandoned buildings are at a greater risk for fire, deterioration and criminal activity. That’s why city fire, police and bylaw officers work together to monitor the 10 abandoned buildings throughout Thunder Bay.

House construction activity in the Thunder Bay area increased in March. Data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows that work started on three units last month. In March 2012, construction began on only one unit.

Recently elected Fort William First Nation chief Georjann Morriseau says the first step to bringing prosperity to her community is developing a plan. The rookie 28-year-old chief bested rival Michael Pelletier Sunday by a vote count of 243-238.

An Aroland First Nation man who alleged he was assaulted by a Greenstone OPP officer took the stand Monday in a Thunder Bay courtroom. Gary Megan, 43, says he suffered multiple fractures and a cracked cheekbone after he was arrested in February 2012.

The city is dipping into its reserved funds in order to pay for the first phase of the Golf Links Road Junot Avenue improvement project.