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It will cost the city $1.45 million to upgrade the Atlantic Avenue sewage treatment plant, according to recommendations made by an outside consultant.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's residents shouldn’t be expecting Monday’s warm weather to continue this week. “It’s a one-day wonder really,” said Peter Kimbell, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada.

THUNDER BAY -- A neighbour who lives across the street from the site of the city’s latest murder says it was only a matter of time. Forty-eight-year-old Martin Fabian Achneepineskum was stabbed to death Sunday afternoon at 229 McIntyre Street.

A local restaurant was robbed Saturday evening. A person, armed with a knife and wearing a ski mask, entered a pizza restaurant on the city’s south side around 9:20 pm. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

George Saarinen couldn’t be happier that he won’t be eating a Christmas dinner. A couple of weeks ago the 53-year-old got a phone call he’s been waiting to hear for nearly two years. Saarinen’s sleeve gastrectomy is booked.

THUNDER BAY -- It’s been a difficult time for the crew members aboard the Tecumseh after a weekend tragedy, says the president of the company that owns the ship.

One of Thunder Bay's longest-lasting Christmas charity parties came to an end last year. The "Stu Kennedy Bash" wrapped after 40 years. Now, a pair of brothers are hoping to fill that void.

Two and a half years ago, Harley Hakanen and Anthony Hockenhull saved a life. They performed a daring water rescue, successfully extracting a victim from a submerged vehicle near the marina.

Ontario Lottery and Gaming has launched a new initiative to find private sector operators for its gaming facilities. It includes bundling operations in the various geographic zones to make the packages more attractive to interested parties.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Grand Chief warns that development of the Ring of Fire won’t go ahead unless First Nation communities can feel a positive economic impact.