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10. Rib Fest proved to be a hit yet again, with an estimated 35,000 people journeying to the downtown south core for a weekend of music, food and fun. 9. A fire that injured a man on Finlayson Street was deemed suspicious by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.

THUNDER BAY – In order for Coleman Hell to have his musical breakthrough, he had to have a personal one.

THUNDER BAY -- The stockings and gifts under the tree are all well and good for the children on Christmas Day but on Boxing Day, mom and dad are looking for the knockout purchases.

THUNDER BAY – The owners of Bay Meats Butcher Shop and Sleeping Giant figured since beer and meat are both good separately, they must be even better together.

THUNDER BAY - This Christmas season was a good one for the Salvation Army. The organization's annual kettle campaign raised a record $195,000 locally, far exceeding their goal of $180,000.

10. A 19-year-old Manitoba man was charged with sexual assault after an incident at Fort William Historical Park during a music festival on July 18. Police allege Stephen MacKenzie attacked a woman in a portable shower stall. 9.

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THUNDER BAY – The suspect who stabbed two people outside the Shelter House earlier this week is still at large.

THUNDER BAY -- The Dew Drop Inn is ready to serve 400 people if that many come through the door Christmas Day. With 36 turkeys, more than 200 pounds of potatoes and all the trimmings, St.

THUNDER BAY – A local lawyer will be called before the Law Society Tribunal in the New Year. Francis Thatcher is scheduled to appear before the regulatory body for Ontario lawyers on Feb.