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Gravelle says province likely to consider event centre funding only if feds match

THUNDER BAY – A city MPP isn’t optimistic the province will help fund a new event centre unless the federal government is also at the table. MPP Michael Gravelle (Lib.

Apr 4, 2015 5:32 PM Read more >

Bay Street Film Festival, Finlandia Association receive provincial funding

THUNDER BAY – Steve Robinson can’t imagine a Bay Street Film Festival without the Finnish Labour Temple.

Apr 4, 2015 4:44 PM Read more >

Best Buy opens city location though former Future Shop branding still dominant

THUNDER BAY – Other than a wardrobe change, the first day of the city’s Best Buy location looks identical to the former Future Shop operation.

Apr 4, 2015 3:01 PM Read more >

Firefighters tackle stubborn hay-bale fire on McCluskey Drive

Firefighters spent the late afternoon on Friday battling a stubborn hay-bale fire on McCluskey Drive. Capt.

Apr 3, 2015 7:30 PM Read more >

Crowds flock to amended Easter-egg hunt

Friday’s annual Easter egg hunt at Frank Charry Park had to be modified because of icy conditions, but no one left without at least a little chocolate to tide them over until Sunday morning.

Apr 3, 2015 1:40 PM Read more >

The Sovereign Room to be featured on You Gotta Eat Here

A Thunder Bay eatery will get a little national exposure on Friday night. Host John Catucci visited the Sovereign Room last year and will showcase the Red River Road restaurant on his popular Food Network Show You Gotta Eat Here .

Apr 3, 2015 10:55 AM Read more >

Fire damages High Street home

A small deck fire Thursday night caused extensive damage to the back of a High Street North home. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to the fire at about 9 p.m., arriving and quickly extinguishing it. Damage was limited to the siding and eaves.

Apr 3, 2015 10:35 AM Read more >

Regional leaders, industry agree North needs more autonomy

THUNDER BAY -- Industry and regional leaders seem to agree that the North needs more autonomy to take full advantage of its resources.

Apr 2, 2015 3:16 PM Read more >

Speeding leads to impaired driving bust on Highway 17

IGNACE, Ont. -- A Winnipeg man is in hot water after an early morning traffic stop by police in Ignace.

Apr 2, 2015 2:39 PM Read more >

Conference gives students chance to discuss discrimination, stereotyping

Chantele Gouliquer wants to bring social change back to her community.

Apr 2, 2015 2:31 PM Read more >