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Contract talks have been scheduled for next week in hopes of averting another strike at Thunder Bay's Bombardier plant. Members of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union have threatened to walk off the job on Nov.

Remembrance Day hits close to home for Keith Hobbs, who grew up listening to the wartime stories of his mother and father.

Nine city police officers have received commendations for bravery. The awards stem from a large fire that broke out on Oct. 22 at the Travelodge Hotel on Memorial Avenue.

There’s a new look for tourists arriving in the city. Thunder Bay’s Gateways signs have been installed in three key locations, greeting visitors from the south, wast and at the Thunder Bay International Airport.

Nipigon Town Council has decided community input is important on whether to be part of a nuclear waste management program.

While it is not a cabinet position, a Thunder Bay MPP has been given a new ministry role.

Greenstone economic development officer Vicki Blanchard is the new president of the North Of Superior Tourism Association's board of directors. Blanchard was elected for a one-year term on Wednesday at NOSTA's annual general meeting.

Winter weather has forced a temporary closure of Highway 11 near Longlac. Greenstone OPP gave no indication on Wednesday night indicating when the stretch of the route will be re-opened.

Corporations haven’t utilized the city’s urban Aboriginal workforce because of a lack of communication.

The city is still waiting to hear back from the federal government on its plans for a proposed event centre. City administration, approved by city council, sent an application to the federal government’s Build Canada fund at the end of June.