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Lucas Punkari

Lucas Punkari

Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Lucas was a sports reporter for several publications over the last decade prior to arriving in Thunder Bay to serve as Newswatch's Featured Content Editor. If he's not at the office, Lucas is likely watching current or retro sporting events, listening to music or following along with Kyle Larson's dirt racing exploits.

Email
lpunkari@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Lucas

Carter George named OHL scholastic player of the year

Carter George named OHL scholastic player of the year

Thunder Bay product also named the league’s top academic high school student.
NAPS launches new campaign to collect helmets

NAPS launches new campaign to collect helmets

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is seeking donations for 500 ATV helmets for the 34 communities they serve.
Local cross-country skiers named to provincial teams

Local cross-country skiers named to provincial teams

Thunder Bay skiers named to the Ontario Junior, Ontario Bridge Program and Ontario Ski Team rosters for next season.
Local students 'Enter the Den'

Local students 'Enter the Den'

Students in Grades 7-12 present their business plans to a panel of judges.
Sheila North will speak at Brodie Library Thursday night

Sheila North will speak at Brodie Library Thursday night

The former Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak is reading from her memoir as part of Thunder Bay Public Library’s Indigenous Author Series.
"Surreal" run to the gold for George

"Surreal" run to the gold for George

The Thunder Bay product helped Canada win the IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship on Sunday.
Education, bragging rights part of mine rescue competitions

Education, bragging rights part of mine rescue competitions

The Ontario Mine Rescue regional competitions for the Red Lake and Thunder Bay districts take place Thursday at the NorWest Arena.
Indigenous high school students get a taste of life at Lakehead University

Indigenous high school students get a taste of life at Lakehead University

The university welcomed 200 students from area high schools for its annual Indigenous preview day.
Art show highlights talented seniors

Art show highlights talented seniors

The Spring into Art Show and Sale runs from May 3-8 at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre.
Bombers gearing up for Centennial Cup challenge

Bombers gearing up for Centennial Cup challenge

The Bill Salonen Cup champions are off to Oakville to compete for the national Junior A championship.
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