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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.

One of Canada’s largest chains will be closing its doors for the last time in Thunder Bay.

Police are investigating a fatal crash between a motor vehicle and a freight train that took place in Emo. Officials with the Rainy River District Detachment OPP say their officers, along with CN police, continue to investigate the fatal crash.

The 19-year-old-man accused of killing a fellow inmate at a local prison had his first courtroom appearance Wednesday. Adam Capay briefly appeared at the Thunder Bay Ontario Court of Justice to set a return date.

Nearly 1,000 people came to a local gathering, put on a pair of solar glasses and witnessed a rare astronomical sighting. Telescopes were set up on the on the grounds of James St Park to view the event.