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An animal right’s protest outside of a local butcher shop appeared to have a significant impact, but probably wasn’t the kind of effect PETA was going for.

A $700,000 lawsuit between the mayor and the former chief of police is now over. Mayor Keith Hobbs apologized at city hall Wednesday for allegations he made that former police Chief Bob Herman had illegally intercepted his private communications.

Police charged a pair of teens with numerous charges, including theft over $5,000, following a stolen vehicle investigation.

Just as people are flooding to the beach seeking relief from the heat, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has been forced to post swimming advisories at three popular swimming areas.

Thunder Bay Hydro customers expecting time-of-use rates will not see a delay in their transition to the new system, said the company general manager.

With 30 years of experience with the Ministry of Natural Resources under his belt, Owen Vaughan said this summer’s forest fire situation could be the worst the North has seen.

A new city administration building plans to expand before it’s even done being built.

Thunder Bay officials are asking regional communities for help as the city has been made a transportation hub for Far North residents fleeing forest fires.

City council is being asked to support an effort to renew the federal government’s urban Aboriginal strategy.

City council approved a call for traffic signals to be considered in the next budget Monday night. Coun.