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Thunder Bay says it's making progress on inquest recommendations

Thunder Bay says it's making progress on inquest recommendations

River and waterway audit among the most significant accomplishments presented to council on Monday night.
SIU absolves Thunder Bay Police in death of man in barricaded motel room

SIU absolves Thunder Bay Police in death of man in barricaded motel room

Man died from a lethal combination of alcohol and drugs
A Barrie senior went missing in February; her family is still searching

A Barrie senior went missing in February; her family is still searching

Seven months after Mandy Thompson vanished, her family appeals again for help 
Province's announcement of Ring of Fire agreement is premature, say First Nations

Province's announcement of Ring of Fire agreement is premature, say First Nations

Chiefs of Nibinamik and Webequie First Nations say the current agreement is to conduct a study to connect the two communities to the provincial highway network, not to the Ring of Fire.
Movie Review: Logan Lucky

Movie Review: Logan Lucky

Logan Lucky is a fun, entertaining, funny ride
Tales of spirits, orbs, and UFOS, from the 8th annual Michigan Paranormal Convention (14 photos and stories)

Tales of spirits, orbs, and UFOS, from the 8th annual Michigan Paranormal Convention (14 photos and stories)

Here are a few personal paranormal experiences from people who came prepared to know the unknown at MiParacon 8
The sweet side of Manitoulin

The sweet side of Manitoulin

Gore Bay chocolatier and pastry chef brings international passion to the north
Human sex trafficking growing at alarming rate, says MPP

Human sex trafficking growing at alarming rate, says MPP

It really is the girl next door and it can happen in any community, says Conservative Critic for Women’s Issues
'Disappointing' first-year response to inquest recommendations made after 7 youth found dead

'Disappointing' first-year response to inquest recommendations made after 7 youth found dead

Canada, Ontario, Thunder Bay and Nishnawbe Aski Nation all scored below 70 per cent as overall inquest response given C+ grade.
Escaping war-torn Syria only to work in a Turkish sweatshop, and other stories (13 photos)

Escaping war-torn Syria only to work in a Turkish sweatshop, and other stories (13 photos)

The local mosque just wrapped up it's student summer camp and SooToday took the opportunity to pay them a visit and talk about what went through to get here, and other things