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Longtime friend, collaborator remembers the life of Bobby Curtola

Longtime friend, collaborator remembers the life of Bobby Curtola

Even from a young age, Bobby Curtola knew he was going to be a famous musician. Curtola, a Canadian music pioneer born in what is now Thunder Bay who reached stardom in the early 1960s, died on Saturday at the age of 73.

Portion of County Park trail closed until August

THUNDER BAY - A portion of a multi-use trail in the city's north end will be closed for the next two months, for restoration work.
Students greeted by furry friends to relieve stress

Students greeted by furry friends to relieve stress

THUNDERBAY - Stress levels are high for Thunder Bay high school students as exam week approaches. Students at Westgate are getting help busting their exam blues, by calling in some furry friends.
Commuter Challenge is underway in the city

Commuter Challenge is underway in the city

THUNDER BAY - More than 500 people are ditching their cars this week for the Commuter Challenge. The event officially kicked off today at Thunder Bay Regional.
Municipal energy use cools as pressure rises in green economy

Municipal energy use cools as pressure rises in green economy

THUNDER BAY – The city is reducing its energy consumption as fossil fuel cost incerases loom in the province's cap-and-trade law.
Roads to run red in future budgets

Roads to run red in future budgets

THUNDER BAY – If the city’s roads division meets all of its objectives in 2017, it will fall $440,000 short on its budget. Meeting its own standards through 2018 will run the department another $480,000 in the red.
Student transitions major concern of board's proposed school closures plan

Student transitions major concern of board's proposed school closures plan

THUNDER BAY - Though some members of the public have resigned themselves to the idea the closure of a south side high school is inevitable, they’re looking for the school board to provide more information about how affected students will be tra
Obstacles still keeping women out of council chambers: Minister

Obstacles still keeping women out of council chambers: Minister

Even at the municipal level, women continue to search for an equal political voice, says Canada’s Minister of Status of Women.
Drunk driver slapped with court date

Drunk driver slapped with court date

(MARATHON, ON) – On June 5, 2016 at approximately 1:00 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment conducted a traffic stop at Barrick Gold Lane, Town of Marathon.
Michael Christie receives the Kouhi Award

Michael Christie receives the Kouhi Award

After giving an inspiring keynote address, author Michael Christie was presented with the Kouhi Award at the Literary Awards Party on Saturday, May 7 at the Prince Arthur Hotel.
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