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Police have pulled a body of an unidentified male out of the middle of Kaministiquia River. But Staff Sgt.

A local high school principal hopes recent national media attention surrounding the deaths of six students over the past decade will help change the system they’re caught in.

A local high school principal hopes recent national media attention surrounding the deaths of six students over the past decade will help change the system they’re caught in.

A weekend crash in Sudbury has claimed the life of a Thunder Bay woman. The incident took place Saturday afternoon on Highway 17 inside the Sudbury city limits.

There’s no need to leave Thunder Bay for a festival experience this summer – just head to Fort William Historical Park.

Area federal politicians say it is far too early to consider a merger between the New Democratic Party and the Liberal Party of Canada. “I don’t think it’s an issue at the moment,” said MP John Rafferty (NDP, Thunder Bay-Rainy River).

Higher gas prices have taken its toll on Thunder Bay drivers, many of whom say they are frustrated with the fact that the situation is out of their control. According to GasBuddy.com,, Ontario’s average price for regular gasoline rose to $1.

Kenora MPP and former Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton is demanding answers regarding the disappearance of seven Aboriginal teens in Thunder Bay over the past decade. Hampton asked for the provincial government’s reaction in Question Period Monday.

Thunder Bay's BMX club is looking for support from council in an effort to curb vandalism. The group is requesting a feasibility report for a new $250,000 to $300,000 track on city property.

While some councillors are happy to see a report about selling city golf courses, others say the sale would be a bad idea. The city’s three courses posted a $405,000 loss last year, the worst in eight years. Coun.