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Students at CD Howe and Kakabeka Falls Public Schools will be dealing with at least one more day of enhanced security provisions. The so-called hold and secure order at the schools has been in place since Monday and will continue into Thursday.

A new travelling bilingual exhibit dedicated to the history and heritage of Northwestern Ontario francophones has been unveiled at the Waverly Library.

Thunder Bay's Intercity area will soon be home to yet another new hotel. Work is underway on Carrick Street at the Harbour Expressway, driving piles for a new Holiday Inn Express.

Talks have resumed between the Gull Bay First Nation and Ontario Power Generation. Two years ago Chief Wilfred King rejected a $10 million settlement offer from the company, calling it an insult and morally repugnant.

THUNDER BAY -- Mayor Keith Hobbs says the city is in transition and the local Chamber of Commerce agrees.

THUNDER BAY -- City police officers have arrested a man they believe is connected to a recent Mac’s robbery and another break and enter. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service says the arrest follows an investigation into the Jan.

City council is looking to help seniors and those with disabilities pay their water bills. Council voted at Tuesday night’s discussion on the operating and capital rate supported budget to increase the water rate rebate program.

The executive director for the Thunder Bay Boys and Girls Club is turning to city council for help in maintaining the non-profit organization’s programing.

THUNDER BAY -- Some city councillors are praising the proposed budget for being proactive. Councillors met with city administration Tuesday in order to get some clarification on what was inside the more than 400-page document.

For Shawn Christie, undergoing radiation treatment at Regional Cancer Care was a long process.