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Crime is a plague on Thunder Bay, but it’s part of a much larger problem, says third-time mayoral candidate Frank Pullia. It’s the source of the problem that needs to be tackled, he said.

Below the surface of any lawn could lay all kinds of cables and pipes for services like telephone, cable, natural gas, hydro, water and sewer.

Organizations opposed to a controversial provincial act are wondering what their next move will be after the legislation passed third reading Thursday.

Two B.C. residents face drug trafficking charges after they allegedly blew a stop sign in Dryden Thursday morning.

Police say they arrested and charged a man Wednesday following an investigation into a drug seizure.

A multiplex may be a good idea for the Thunder Bay, but the city’s mayoral candidates disagree on the timing.

A vote on the controversial Far North Act will have to wait at least another day. Bill 191, which is also referred to as the Far North Act, was expected to pass a third reading at Queen’s Park in Toronto Wednesday afternoon.

The city is seeking an expert opinion on the proposed Big Thunder Wind Park. City development manager Mark Smith said that as more information is being received by Horizon Wind Inc., the city needs an expert to help them assess the information.

Thunder Bay's worst roads are being put to the test this week. Officials with the city's transportation and works department have hired an outside contractor to measure the quality of the asphalt on paved roads around the city.

The strike by Northern Ontario School of Medicine support staff will continue for at least another week. OPSEU and the management group have agreed to resume talks. But that won't be until next Thursday in Sudbury.