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THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay and Northwestern will be getting a little extra attention Friday from both upper levels of government.

THUNDER BAY - - A man wanted in connection to last week’s brazen robbery of the Mr. Chinese Restaurant has turned himself into police. In a release issued on Thursday, Thunder Bay Police say the 22-year-old gave himself up on Monday morning.

Thunder Bay traffic officers spent a few hours with a public works crew on Wednesday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY – A suspect arrested in a murder case earlier this year remains in custody. Nicholas Necan, charged in the January death of 60-year-old George James Gerrard, appeared via video at the Thunder Bay Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon.

THUNDER BAY -- Cancer research is progressing with help from Canadian Cancer Society volunteers. Dr.

THUNDER BAY -- Transportation and property taxes for the manufacturing sector are weaknesses for the city on a global level but it does have strengths in the services sector.

THUNDER BAY – A former deputy prime minister will be among those honoured by Lakehead University during their annual convocation ceremony.

THUNDER BAY – After a prolonged winter, it looks spring might finally be on the way. Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures to reach double digits this weekend, starting with a daytime high of 14C on Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- Thirty members of the Thunder Bay Police Service will be recognized on Thursday night for their achievements on the job.

THUNDER BAY -- Warm weather is on its way, and in another sign of summer fighting its way back to Thunder Bay, it appears camping season is upon the city. Shuniah’s KOA Campground is scheduled to open on Friday.