Around the North

Ski hill officially opened Dec. 26

Two outbreaks were declared at Thunder Bay nursing homes

Three vehicles involved, but injuries are minor

No fatalities or injuries; cause of sinking unknown at this point as crews work to contain any pollution

Members of the Thunder Bay Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada say it is unlikely a meteorite struck near Highway 61 last week, because one big, and bright, piece of the puzzle is still missing.

'If it's too cold for you, then it's too cold for your animal,' says humane society director

The woman was arrested and the snowmobile was towed and impounded.

Treated at HSN for a brain injury, the man was whisked away by an ex-girlfriend for quickie nuptials in attempt to gain ownership of his house

At the time of the collision, the OPP officer was responding to another occurrence   

Ever wonder how the electricity-avoiding Anabaptist sect celebrates Dec. 25? The answer is, pretty much like everyone else, but in a simpler, less materialistic way