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Ontario’s education minister admits the province should have done better in explaining changes to sex education curriculum.

The provincial government announced a proposed new model for wood allocation and pricing Friday; it’s a move that if successful might see some forestry companies restart operations in Northwestern Ontario.

Stephen Kusznier was surprised when he learned the bridge over the Current River on Highway 11-17 would be dedicated in honour of his father. Const. John S. Kusznier was shot and killed in the line of duty outside of the Landmark Inn on Jan.

Fort Frances OPP are looking for a man who escaped police custody Thursday morning. Matthew Bradley Meyers, 25, of Emo was last seen wearing a green camouflage t-shirt, grey sweat pants, and socks but no shoes. He is 5’8", 151 lbs.

A Thunder Bay man has been charged with trafficking after police intercepted a package at a post office. The Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Drug Enforcement Unit found 3 lbs. of marijuana and 1 lbs.

Thunder Bay’s mayoral race now has a fourth runner. Brian Kwasny, 52, said he decided to run for mayor because he doesn’t like the way city council has treated businesses trying to set up shop in the city.

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police unanimously passed a resolution supporting the federal firearms registration in Windsor earlier this week.

There could soon be a new $26 million facility built on the grounds of the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.

A veteran journalist and author says Northwestern Ontario should be looking to the West to help recover from the recession.

A veteran journalist and author says Northwestern Ontario should be looking to the West to help recover from the recession.