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Details are now being made public about a spill near the Kaministiquia River at the Resolute Pulp and Paper Mill this week. A problem with the plant’s black liquor process caused some by-product foam to be released into the river.

A mining company looking to set up shop in the Ring of Fire has made inroads, physically and metaphorically, into a First Nation community. Cliffs Natural Resources began upgrading the winter road from Aroland First Nation to Marten Falls in 2011.

Traffic issues are in store for people planning on attending Confederation College’s graduation ceremonies Friday. Construction work is now underway on Beverly Street, which impacts many drivers heading to the Community Auditorium.

An area motorist was five kilometres-an-hour away from having their vehicle impounded by police Wednesday.

Bethammi Nursing Home has become a stronger community after participating in a five-year palliative care research program. “Our home has grown. We are more confident in what we do.

Union Gas officials say the gas leak that led to the evacuation of a north-side neighbourhood has been repaired, and police confirm that the evacuation order has been lifted.

Police say a two-year-old-boy survived a car crash because of a properly installed child seat. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the crash took place around 1 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Theresa and Bruce Streets.

A local lawyer who is part of a class action lawsuit against the RCMP says the case should be in front of a judge or the force needs to start mediating.

When children see themselves as assets, they project a more positive outlook on learning, says a local director of education.

Tom Walters says he’ll miss interacting with clients and seeing the city’s youngest and most vulnerable find their path in life.