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THUNDER BAY – City police responded to more than 228 criminal incidents during the week of Monday, March 28 through Sunday, April 3. Thunder Bay Police Service statistics are made available through crimereports.

The Canadian Cancer Society and Running Room have teamed up to launch a national Run to Quit program. It's the first of its kind combining exercise with guided support to help smokers butt out.

Pop Evil bassist Matt DiRito can be found feverishly whipping his lengthy black locks on any given stage in any given city. He calls me from the road while on their Canadian headlining tour.

THUNDER BAY – Councillors’ salaries and expenses will be going up for review at tonight’s meeting at city hall.

THUNDER BAY -- The Northwest Film Festival is continuing to give critically acclaimed films a second chance at life.

THUNDER BAY – A pet being abused has no way of calling out for help. That’s why it’s up to people to report cases where they believe animal cruelty is happening.

THUNDER BAY -- A small group is looking to breathe new life into the city’s creative sector. The Thunder Bay Creative Council has blossomed from brainstorming meetings it held with the arts community last April.

THUNDER BAY -- A candlelight vigil and jingle dress healing ceremony drew to a close as the sun set over Spirit Gardens Saturday evening, mourning nine Pikangikum First Nation members lost in a house fire this week.

KENORA -- Latin blues band Big Boogaloo falls silent and a smooth solo rises from a standup bass leaning against the back of the stage. The instrument is acoustic; classy.

THUNDER BAY -- Warren Giertuga showed his support as he jumped into freezing cold Lake Superior for the seventh time.