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Abe Cappello wins this year's house lottery draw

Abe Cappello wins this year's house lottery draw

Abe Cappello is the grand prize winner in this year’s Fort William Rotaray House Lottery draw.
Canada Day festivities kick off at Fort William Historical Park

Canada Day festivities kick off at Fort William Historical Park

Brooke McPhee knows exactly why she’s celebrating Canada Day. “Because we live in Canada and it’s important to us,” the 10-year old, visiting from Muskoka, Ont.
Aboriginal youth suicides cascading, study finds

Aboriginal youth suicides cascading, study finds

THUNDER BAY -- Suicide among Aboriginal youth in Northern Ontario is three times higher than it was 20 years ago.
Gull Bay Chief contests MOECC findings over tailings spill

Gull Bay Chief contests MOECC findings over tailings spill

THUNDER BAY - The chief of Gull Bay First Nation is accusing the provincial government of downplaying the environmental consequences of a tailings pond spill at the Lac Des Iles Mine.
Police seeking two men who threatened boys with knife before stealing bike

Police seeking two men who threatened boys with knife before stealing bike

THUNDER BAY – Police are seeking a pair of male suspects accused of stealing a bike from two 12-year-old boys. The two boys were walking in the area of Brown Street and Brock Street on Sunday around 4:30 p.m.
Former Olympian journeying across Canada in support of nation's youth

Former Olympian journeying across Canada in support of nation's youth

Steve O’Brien says he’ll do just about anything to help the country’s youth live better lives and complete their education. The former Canadian Olympian is proving it with his actions.
Local police officer saves intoxicated man who fell into lake

Local police officer saves intoxicated man who fell into lake

Thunder Bay Police Service News Release On June 26, 2015 the Thunder Bay Police were dispatched at 5:10 p.m. to attend at Marina Park regarding two intoxicated individuals who were at the end of Pier 2 at the boardwalk.

Founding dean of Lakehead University's law school stepping down

THUNDER BAY – The founding dean of the Lakehead University law school is leaving his post. Lakehead University officials confirmed Lee Stuesser is stepping down as the head of the Faculty of Law but would not provide the reason.
Contract renewed for Confederation College president

Contract renewed for Confederation College president

THUNDER BAY – Jim Madder is looking to make Confederation College into a regional institution The school announced on Tuesday Madder will remain at the helm as president for at least another six years, agreeing on a five-year extension that wil
Hospital releases strategic plan, includes more attention to mental, senior’s health

Hospital releases strategic plan, includes more attention to mental, senior’s health

THUNDER BAY -- The five pillars of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s newly unveiled strategic plan include increased attention on the patient experience, Aboriginal and seniors’ health, comprehensive clinical care and dealing
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