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An area politician says the next time he’s in Queen’s Park, he will have a few questions for a fellow MPP. MPP Michael Gravelle (Lib., Thunder Bay – Superior North) said that’s because MPP David Caplan (Lib.

Seniors in Kenora, Rainy River and Dryden will soon have access to improved supportive housing services following an investment announcement from the North West Local Health Integration Network.

Linda Gambee’s heart stopped for a moment when she saw the total amount for fundraised by this year’s Firefighters’ Toys for Tots campaign.

Despite describing the city’s violent crime out of control more than a year ago, Mayor Keith Hobbs on Wednesday said residents should feel safe enough to ride public transit. Westfort Coun. Joe Virdiramo and At Large Coun.

A Kakabeka Falls woman is enjoying an early Christmas present, courtesy of a winning lottery ticket.

Christmas tree drop off locations will be open by Boxing Day, the city announced Wednesday. The City of Thunder Bay will have eight drop off locations for residents to recycle their natural Christmas trees following Christmas Day.

1. Absolute discharge Jake Raynard received an absolute discharge for his role in a September 2009 assault. Police charged Raynard, 30, with two counts of assault with a weapon, which were withdrawn, and a count of assault.

A city councilor is accusing the province of putting communities at risk in an effort to save a few pennies. Coun. Iain Angus is opposing Ontario’s plan to eliminate the Emergency Management Officer for this region early in the New Year.

Forestry Minister Michael Gravelle is admitting he raised false expectations surrounding the provincial wood supply competition. Minister Gravelle's comments come in response to frustrations expressed by Marathon mayor Rick Dumas.

Some early Christmas presents were delivered to the residents of the Pinewood Court Nursing home Tuesday courtesy of Hospice Northwest.