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Erika Maki goes to Easter Seals’ summer camp to feel normal. The 18-year-old participated in the organization’s Leaders in Training program and said it was an entertaining and worthwhile experience.

Confederation College is getting ready for its graduation ceremonies scheduled to take place Friday. More than 1,200 people will receive their diplomas during the convocation ceremonies.

Even with rain in the weekend forecast, the city is hoping Monday will bring some good news as crews continue to deal with a flooded treatment plant. There are currently two pumps operating at the Atlantic Avenue treatment plant.

OPP officials say they have a 19-year-old Grassy Narrows man in custody in connection with the death of another man from that community.

The Webequie First Nation is expressing frustration with one of the major players in the Ring of Fire. Community leaders say they are disappointed with Noront Resources and the slow progress being made on reaching agreements.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is now recommending those involved in flood clean-up efforts get a tetanus shot.

A man is in custody facing two charges of assault with a weapon after a Wednesday afternoon knifing incident.| Police allege a 23-year-old man was cut several times in a the hallway of a south-ward apartment.

Last week the city’s main pumping station at the Atlantic Avenue treatment plant was full. The place that starts the treatment process for all of Thunder Bay’s sewage was full, 60 feet from top to bottom, after last week’s flood.

A former paramedic with Ornge says no one would listen to his complaints about the air ambulance service when he raised red flags three years ago.

The city is asking neighbours to check on neighbours to make sure everyone is getting the help they need.