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THUNDER BAY – A record-setting 18,000 people attended last weekend’s 15th annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival. The all-Canadian lineup drew 30 per cent more people than 2013, which was the previous record-holding year.

There were no new fires confirmed by the afternoon of July 14. The forest fire hazard is low in the south and moderate to high in the north. The hazard is forecast to rise as the weather clears heading into the weekend.

THUNDER BAY - Construction has still not begun on the waterfront Delta Hotel. Officials with the ReSolve Group said if things continue on track construction could begin as soon as next month.

THUNDER BAY - A group of business owners met with city officials Thursday over traffic concerns in the Algoma Business District.

Though Health Canada has now approved what is considered a miracle drug for hepatitis C treatment, there remain significant barriers to receiving timely treatment.

Toronto, ON – One million dollars – it’s what dreams are made of.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a Break and Enter to a business on the 100 block of Scott Street in the Town of Fort Frances.

SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. – Two men accused of forcible confinement after an alleged citizen’s arrest have been cleared. OPP say on Aug.

THUNDER BAY – Police have identified the 18-year-old victim in the city’s fourth murder of the year.

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will make a stop at Fort William Historical Park for Fort Fest on Friday July 15. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the music will start at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased by calling the box office at 473.