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THUNDER BAY -- The district's health unit is renewing its call for people to get their flu shots.

Chatter on Twitter and Facebook along with water cooler banter may make Canadians appear more excited about a U.S. election than their own.

Using Operation Red Nose makes everyone safer its new chair says. Anyone drinking over the holiday season can get themselves and their vehicle home safe by usin g the service, now in its fourth year.

THUNDER BAY -- The city’s transit and fleet service is thinking of leaving historical trolley buses out in the cold.

While voters in two U.S. states chose to legalize marijuana Tuesday, the city’s drug strategy co-ordinator says it’s important for Canadians to realize tougher penalties for the drug came into effect at home on the same day.

THUNDER BAY -- Transit fees will be waived on Remembrance Day for veterans and their families.

THUNDER BAY -- Brad Hilgers believes the listeners deserve credit for helping Dougall Media win an award based on flood relief efforts.

Six may be Shy-Anne Hovorka’s new favourite number. It’s the number of nominations and wins the Thunder Bay singer-songwriter walked away with at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards last Friday in Winnipeg.

THUNDER BAY -- When disaster strikes, most people turn on a television, radio or computer to get information.

BEDFORD, NY -- Seeing the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy firsthand has given Kevin Bil a greater appreciation for living in Northern Ontario.