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THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay Police say the driver of one of the vehicles involved in a fatal crash last Friday had a suspended GI driver's licence. The 22-year-old woman died in the crash, as did her 22-year-old boyfriend.

THUNDER BAY -- Variety was the selling point at the second annual Spring Career Fair at Lakehead University Thursday. The fair had employers from all around the region, along with representatives from Southern Ontario and Alberta companies.

THUNDER BAY -- Mayor Keith Hobbs says contrary to earlier reports, federal funding for a proposed $114-million event centre might still be available.

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s inflation rate remains lower than the provincial average. According to new numbers published by Statistics Canada, the city had an inflation rate of 1.1 per cent in January.

THUNDER BAY -- City police continue to investigate a domestic violence case that sent three people, including a young girl, to hospital with serious injuries.

THUNDER BAY -- Despite some recent bad news for Thunder Bay's economy, there are jobs available. That's according to officials at YES Employment who have been kept busy with all the recent job cuts.

THUNDER BAY -- The city should hear about funding for its proposed event centre later this month but the project may need to be scaled back.

Thunder Bay is slated for its first craft brew festival this summer. According to www.brewhafestival.com, the two-day Brew Ha event is slated for Aug. 14 and 15. The news caught the attention of beer lovers around the city.

TORONTO - A Toronto police officer whose tweet about a mysterious tunnel found in the city went viral says he hopes the lighthearted appeal will stir up tips for investigators. Staff Sgt.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre CEO Andree Robichaud has tendered her resignation. A teary-eyed Robichaud made the announcement Wednesday, saying she’ll officially leave the job she’s held for the past five years in mid-June.