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Educating kids in remote First Nation communities was the topic of discussion at a gathering held Tuesday by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. The conference explored the challenges, opportunities and successes in their education system.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reminding residents that new restrictions on smoking near children’s play areas will come into effect next month. The new bylaw becomes official June 1.

Locals hoping to become fire fighters might be able to stay in Thunder Bay for school this September.

The new Mary J.L. Black library is going ahead with a few adjustments and a bigger price tag.

Thunder Bay is becoming a cycling friendly city with the addition of bike lanes on Court Street.

In an age of instant communication, the public takes its Internet and phone connections for granted. The country’s leading providers want to ensure it stays that way, especially when disaster strikes.

A private member's bill at Queen's Park that aims to make carbon-monoxide detectors mandatory in Ontario homes is getting full support from Thunder Bay firefighters.

Coming from a family who spoke English at home, Étienne reclaimed his French language and became a crusader to ensure Canada stays a bilingual country.

The Thunder Bay Public Library is a step closer to rebuilding one of its branches on South Edward Street. The organization is working toward developing a new, 9,000-square foot facility to replace the Mary J.L. Black library on Brock Street.

With the scent of tea and the sound of music, the annual yoga festival continued to show people how to keep the body and mind as one.