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There's a new proposal coming forward for the former Sir John A MacDonald school. Redeveloping the old elementary school in the Red River Ward has proved to be controversial in the past.

Carmen Dore wanted to make memories with her granddaughters. So for the first time ever, she took them to the Pumpkinfest at Gammondale Farms Sunday afternoon.

For parishioners of a local Catholic church, their prayers have been answered. Members of Kitchitwa Kateri Anamewgamik gathered Sunday to watch as their namesake Kateri Tekakwitha became a saint.

Watching a family member suffer through breast cancer has been a struggle for Mike Caswell. He was at Safeway volunteering for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Saturday for the grocery chains breast cancer awareness day.

The other day Gareth Pritchard received an email that made all of his organization’s hard work worthwhile. It was from a boy in Africa who used to walk nearly 30 kilometres everyday just to attend school.

Alex Burton says it’s time to rebuild the Liberal brand across Canada. The British Columbia lawyer thinks he’s the man to get the job done, despite never having served in public office.

THUNDER BAY -- Aboriginal women in Northern Ontario now have access to crisis and support services at their fingertips.

THUNDER BAY -- A contest sponsored by wind farm developer Horizon Wind Inc. has wrapped up and a winner has been named.

THUNDER BAY -- A co-chair of the annual Santa Claus Parade admits they're dealing with some challenges, but says the show will go on.

THUNDER BAY -- Local hockey teams and police forces will be sporting a new look next week in support of Special Olympics. Members of the Nishanawbe-Aski Police and Thunder Bay Police Service made the switch to red laces Friday.