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Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose is calling on the province to develop an integrated provincial strategy for prevention and support services for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Police in Atikokan have charged a man in connection with several break-ins that have been reported in that community.

Less than two weeks after being turned down by the federal government in their bid for $20 million to help pay for a new events centre, city officials say the plan may be back on track.

A three-vehicle crash led to temporary traffic delays along Highway 61 Monday night. The collision took place on Highway 61 at Neebing Avenue, which is the intersection at the Thunder Bay International Airport.

The city will be looking into options for non-profits looking to make zoning amendments. Coun. Aldo Ruberto wants the city to reconsider charging fees, which can be over $2,000, for non-profits making zoning amendment applications.

A familiar face at city council meetings won’t be allowed to make a deputation for six months unless he apologizes. Former Neebing Ward candidate Henry Wojak was removed from council chambers Nov.

The city’s eagerness to become a technology hub has landed the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre a deal that will create between six and 10 full-time jobs and mean about a million dollars to the local economy.

Thunder Bay Hydro customers could see a three per cent cut to their bill as early as May. Officials with Thunder Bay Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. made a rate application to the Ontario Energy Board.

Santa is getting a little help from students at Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute this Christmas.

Westgate Collegiate Vocational Institute students and staff got an unexpected afternoon off on Monday, thanks to a water-main break on Walsh Street.