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The controversial beacons on Thunder Bay's redeveloped waterfront were lit up for the first time Thursday night. The 65-foot high beacons at Prince Arthur's Landing came with a price tag of more than $900,000.

Police are searching Bombardier for a bomb and employees have been evacuated following a phone call Friday afternoon. Bombardier security received a call just after noon Friday from someone saying there was a bomb in the plant’s main building.

Thunder Bay Christmas Charities continue their efforts to provide support to those in need. The United Way still has about $987,000 to go if it hopes to reach its $2.52 million target.

Fort William First Nation is taking steps to close the illegal landfill on Squaw Bay Road. The dumpsite has been in existence for decades and there have been initiatives to try to close it several times before. On Nov.

Motorists travelling along Dawson Road should be prepared for delays during the next few weeks. Thunder Bay Hydro crews have shut down a portion of the westbound lane while hydro line clearing crews work in the area.

The mayor may find himself declaring a lot of conflicts-of-interest in future police services board meetings. The mayor was reinstated to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board this week after a 10-month investigation into a breach of confidentiality.

Maria Harding says Ontario’s plan to recognize the spot where Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope is not enough.

A recent study from Statistics Canada shows that Thunder Bay isn’t too generous when it comes to making charitable donations.

Joyce and Phil Ryan were inseparable for 37 years. The couple met in Sarnia, instantly became best friends and later married. “You never saw Phil without Joyce or Joyce without Phil. Ever,” said Judy Szabo, of her father and stepmother.

Housing starts for Thunder Bay continue to see improvements as the year comes to a close. By the end of November, there were 366 total units started in the Thunder Bay area for 2011.